Recording-2025-09-23T18:01:19.134Z

Legislation refers to a law. The U.S. legislative branch is composed of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Members of the Senate are called Senators.
Members of the House of Representatives are called Congressmen or Congresswomen.

Election: Members are elected directly by the people.
Role: Intended to be a guardian of the voices of the masses; more responsive to local concerns.
Contact: Offers more direct contact and interaction with constituents.
Accountability: Generally expected to have more accountability to local interests.
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Legislation refers to a law. The U.S. legislative branch is composed of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Members of the Senate are called Senators.
Members of the House of Representatives are called Congressmen or Congresswomen.

Election: Members are elected directly by the people.
Role: Intended to be a guardian of the voices of the masses; more responsive to local concerns.
Contact: Offers more direct contact and interaction with constituents.
Accountability: Generally expected to have more accountability to local interests.
Electoral Term: Members are elected for two-year terms.

Election: Members are elected by the people of their state.
Role: Intended to be more deliberative; represents state-wide concerns and provides stability.
Contact: Less direct contact with individual constituents due to statewide representation.
Accountability: Generally expected to have broader accountability to state-level interests; often seen as more insulated from immediate public pressure.
Electoral Term: Members are elected for six-year terms.