Are representatives elected or appointed

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Updated: 8/20/2019

Each of the 435 members of the U. S. House of Representatives represents one of the 435 congressional districts in the U. S., and each is elected by the people of his/her own district.

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Are the members of the US House of Representatives elected or appointed?

Members of both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate are elected. In the event that a member has to vacate their position, a replacement is temporarily appointed until an election is held

Describe the difference between a territorial government and a state government?

In USA and Canada the first governs a territory, so representatives are appointed by Federal Government. The second has State or Provincial elected representatives.In USA and Canada the first governs a territory, so representatives are appointed by Federal Government. The second has State or Provincial elected representatives.

How does the house of represenatives achieve their particular offece?

All Representatives are elected; they cannot be appointed.

How was roman ruler octavian elected?

Octavian was not elected. He was appointed to any office that he held.Octavian was not elected. He was appointed to any office that he held.Octavian was not elected. He was appointed to any office that he held.Octavian was not elected. He was appointed to any office that he held.Octavian was not elected. He was appointed to any office that he held.Octavian was not elected. He was appointed to any office that he held.Octavian was not elected. He was appointed to any office that he held.Octavian was not elected. He was appointed to any office that he held.Octavian was not elected. He was appointed to any office that he held.

Is the leader of the House of Representatives an appointed cabinet member?

No. The leader (Speaker) of the House of Representatives is elected by members of the House who, in turn, are elected by the voters in their congressional districts. The President appoints cabinet members to serve in the Executive Branch of government; the House of Representatives is in the Legislative Branch.

Name one branch of the government elected directly by the people?

The only branch directly elected by the people is the house of Representatives. Judges are appointed and the president is elected through electoral college

How were representatives chosen to serve in Congress?

U.S. Representatives are always elected by a vote of the people; they cannot be appointed. If a Representative dies in office or resigns during his term, the district will schedule a special election to elect a replacement. The process of selecting nominees for the office vary by state and district.

Is the executive elected or appointed?

Appointed

What is the appointment of the US House of Representatives?

The 435 members of the House of Representatives aren't appointed officials. They are elected by the voters of their States and Congressional Districts (within the states) to two-year terms of office.

Are you elected as a president or appointed?

elected

Senators and Representatives are elected by a?

Senators and Representatives are elected by a

Representatives are elected from?

Representatives are elected from the Congressional Districts.

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