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Generally on an individual basis, their staff will help a person from their district that is having difficulty working with a federal agency. The Congressman's aid will contact and work with the agency to resolve the problem
In a general sense, affecting a large group of people, the Congressman will person work to resolve the problem. If a natural disaster happens, the Congressman will personally work to get it declared a federal disaster areas, and get federal funding back to the area.
They also attach amendments to bills called "earmarks" in which if the bill passses, money will go back to their district or state.
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How a member of congress may serve a constituent?
Memebers of Congress receive thousands of e-mails, faxes, and letters from their constituents every week. Some of this mail gives opions on issues.
What is the upper age limit for a member in Congress?
There is no maximum age set to serve in Congress.
When did Democratic Constituent Congress happen?
Democratic Constituent Congress happened in 1992.
Could a member of congress be appointed by the president to serve as a cabinet member and keep his job in congress to?
No, a member of Congress cannot serve simultaneously as a cabinet member. The Constitution prohibits members from holding any other office in the executive branch while serving in Congress. If a member is appointed to a cabinet position, they would need to resign from their congressional post.
What is the term of a member of congress?
Representatives serve for 2 years, Senators serve for 6 years.
A member of Congress helping people in their district with such things as obtaining government benefits is called?
constituent service or casework
What are constituent services?
Constituent services are services a member of Congress provides for their constituents. The services can include help with immigration, Social Security, military academy applications, or veterans benefits.
Who was the only tribal member to serve in the us congress?
Indian Gaming
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constituent power of congress
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the duties carried out by a member of congress are understood to include representation, legislation, and the constituent service and education,as well as political and electoral activities.the expectations and duties of a member of congress are extensive,encompassing several roles!
What is the constituent power of congress?
The non-legislative power of Constitution-making and the Constitutional Amendment process.
What member did John Adams serve in the Massachusetts colony?
He was an important memeber Continental Congress
