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What is Representative Democracy?
A political system where citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf.
What are some synonyms for Representative Democracy?
Indirect democracy, electoral democracy, and representative government.
What are some adjectives that describe Representative Democracy?
Accountable, popular, republican, and transparent.
Can you name a few examples of countries that have a Representative Democracy?
US, UK, Germany, France, and India.
What are the two main roles of a Congressperson?
Working on legislation in DC that can help people back in their state. 2. Serving the constituents very directly and helping them with issues that they may have before government.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435.
What is a rule regarding cell phone use in the House of Representatives?
Members are not allowed to use their cell phones.
What is Representative Democracy?
A political system where citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf.
What are some synonyms for Representative Democracy?
Indirect democracy, electoral democracy, and representative government.
What are some adjectives that describe Representative Democracy?
Accountable, popular, republican, and transparent.
Can you name a few examples of countries that have a Representative Democracy?
US, UK, Germany, France, and India.
What are the two main roles of a Congressperson?
Working on legislation in DC that can help people back in their state. 2. Serving the constituents very directly and helping them with issues that they may have before government.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435.\n\n
What is a rule regarding cell phone use in the House of Representatives?
Members are not allowed to use their cell phones.
What is Direct Democracy?
A form of democracy where citizens directly participate in decision-making, rather than through elected representatives.
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years.
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House.
Who are constituents in a Representative Democracy?
The residents of a district or state who are represented by an elected official.
What is Representative Democracy?
A political system where citizens elect officials to represent their interests and make decisions on their behalf.
What are some synonyms for Representative Democracy?
Indirect democracy, electoral democracy, and representative government.
What are some adjectives that describe Representative Democracy?
Accountable, popular, republican, and transparent.
Can you name a few examples of countries that have a Representative Democracy?
US, UK, Germany, France, and India.
What are the two main roles of a Congressperson?
Working on legislation in DC that can help people back in their state. 2. Serving the constituents very directly and helping them with issues that they may have before government.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435.
What is a rule regarding cell phone use in the House of Representatives?
Members are not allowed to use their cell phones.
What is Direct Democracy?
A form of democracy where citizens directly participate in decision-making, rather than through elected representatives.
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Two years.
Who is the presiding officer of the House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House.
Who are constituents in a Representative Democracy?
The residents of a district or state who are represented by an elected official.
How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
100 members, two from each state.
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
Six years.
Who is the presiding officer of the U.S. Senate?
The Vice President of the United States.
In the absence of the Vice President, who presides over the U.S. Senate?
The President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
What is the primary role of the legislative branch in a Representative Democracy?
To create and enact laws.