What are the three roles undertaken by most members of Congress? Briefly explain what each of these roles entails and give an example of each.

What will be an ideal response?


The three roles are legislator, constituency servant, and partisan. Legislating involves legislative work, investigation, and committee specialization, all under the specific institutional rules and norms of Congress. Constituency service involves casework and giving voice to local concerns. And partisan activity involves working to further the common good of one’s political party. Examples will vary.

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