Question

What jobs does a Senator perform? Check all that apply. A. Representing the interests of the state and its residents B. Breaking a tie vote in the House of Representatives C. Becoming a member of a joint committee D. Overseeing voting practices in the state's voting districts E. Managing staff members who handle scheduling

Answer 1

The correct answers are A and C

Ties are uncommon in the US House and the usual method of dealing with them is that the presiding officer does not vote unless there is a tie.

The Senator's Chief of Staff would oversee the scheduling staff.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) Representing the interests of the state and its residents. C) Becoming a member of a joint committee. E) Managing staff members who handle scheduling.

The jobs that a Senator performs are the following: Representing the interests of the state and its residents, becoming a member of a joint committee, and managing staff members who handle scheduling.

The United States Senate has 100 Senators, two senators for each state of the Union. They serve a six years term and are elected by the citizens. To be a senator you must be at least 30 years old, being a citizen of the country for nine years and being a resident of the state you want to represent.