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.
2 years
Representatives serve for 2 years, Senators serve for 6 years.
Members of the Senate are voted into office by voters in their respective states. Members of the House of Representatives are elected by voters in their district in their home state. They do not have to live in their district, but most do. Senators serve six-year terns, while representatives serve two-year terms.
They are chosen the summer before the election by the political party and then are voted for by the district they plan to represent
There are a total of 535 Members of Congress. 100 serve in the U.S. Senate and 435 serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
House of Representatives (435 representatives) chosen through proportional representation. Senate (100 senators) chosen by equal representation, 2 senators for each state.
House of Representatives members serve two year terms. If they continue to run and be elected, they can serve indefinitely.
A congresswoman is a female member of the United States Congress. Congresswomen are elected representatives who serve in the House of Representatives, which is one of the two chambers of Congress. They hold the same responsibilities and powers as their male counterparts.
Members of the United States House of Representatives are elected to serve 2-year terms. Members of the U.S. Senate serve 6-year terms.
No. Congress is a collection of elected representatives, who serve in the House of Representatives or in the Senate. The Bill of Rights is an additional governing document for the United States, in addition to the Constitution.
The elected member of Congress is referred to as a "Congressperson" or "Member of Congress." In the United States, there are two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Representatives serve two-year terms, while Senators serve six-year terms. Each member represents a specific geographic area, known as a district for Representatives and a state for Senators.
There are a total of 535 Members of Congress. 100 serve in the U.S. Senate and 435 serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.