I am a native of Georgia, Democratic
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Unit 4: U.S. Congress – Discussion
The United States Congress is divided into two parts (bicameral): the House of
Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Whereas the U.S. Senate is comprised of two
senators per state, the House of Representatives divides 435 representatives among
each state, according to U.S. Census data. By constitutional law each state has at least
one congressional representative. That said, many populous states have over twenty
congressional representatives. California has over fifty congressional representatives!
A congressional representative serves two year terms. A representative proposes bills,
amendments, and resolutions, and serves on a myriad of congressional committees.
Yet, in contrast to a U.S. senator, your congressional representative serves a distinct,
geographical area ? his or her congressional district. Thus, they are charged with
representing the political will of the citizens in their district.
Using the House of Representatives official website ( www.house.gov) investigate your
district?s member of Congress. If you do not know your congressional representative,
enter in your zip code to locate your congressional district and representative. Then,
access your congressional representative?s individual website. Examine your
congressional representative's legislative policies (proposed bills and voting record) and
constituent services (how the office of your representative helps the citizens in their
district). Topics
Topic 1: Demographics and Congress
Topic 1: Demographics and Congress
Directions: Write a letter to your congressional representative regarding a specific piece
of legislative policy or constituent service. Articulate, in detail, how a specific piece of
legislation or constituent service aligns with your individual, political views. Post your
completed letter as your main post.
Although slightly edited for format: these ?responses' were crafted by undergraduate,
Kaplan students: Discussion Board Example