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A member of Congress helping people in their district with such things as obtaining government benefits is called?
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constituent service or casework
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What is the name of a goverernment project or grant that primarily benefits the home district or state of a particular member of congress?
Pork-barrel Projects
Does the District of Columbia extend benefits to same-sex partners of government employees?
Yes, since 2002.
Who has authority over the District of Columbia?
The Council of the District of Columbia is the legislative body of the District, so I would assume that they are the ones who make the laws for the District of Columbia. You should verify that at their website though because I am not entirely certain about that.Added: As the seat of the Federal Government, the Congress maintains "oversight" over the District of Columbia and from time-to-time passes legislation which specifically addresses or targets subjects that are unique to that relationship.
Why do member of congress try to get pork barrel projects?
Congress members try to get these projects because those are government projects and grants that primarily benefit the home district or state.
What is the role of the district representative?
A district representative serves as the link between constituents in their assigned district and the state or federal government. They advocate for the needs and interests of their constituents, address concerns regarding government policies and programs, and help individuals navigate government services. They also play a role in crafting and voting on legislation that impacts their district.
Congress does not govern the independent region of the District of Columbia?
Yes, Congress governs the District of Columbia.
Explain what is meant about representative government?
Every citizen is represented in congress by two u.s senators from their state, and one u.s representative from their congressional district.
How do members of congress get elected in a single member district?
The voters of the district elect them.
What Has power to make laws for the District of Columbia?
The Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws for the District of Columbia.
Who represents a congressional district?
Members of Congress
Is the District of Columbia different from other states in the US?
Yes. Washington DC is a Federal District, it is not a state. As a federal district DC does not get congressional representation. I.e. DC does not have any Congresspersons or any Senators. DC does get a single non-voting congressional delegate, who can participate in debate. Another difference is that Congress has the final say on all legal matters in the District. Any law enacted by the DC Government has to be approved (or at least not vetoed) by Congress.
Federal district courts do not try military cases claims brought against the US government or tax disputes between citizens and the government because?
congress created specialized courts to deal with them O.G.'s
