Representative function of Congress dickers

Question 1

Delegate model

Answer 1

Delegate model means the representative or senator will reflect local views as best as possible, based on polls, evidence etc.

Question 2

Trustee model

Answer 2

Trustee models means the representative or senator believes they have been elected based on their election platform and hope to achieve this as best as possible.

Question 3

Pork barrel politics/earmarking

Answer 3

• Gravina Island Bridge project which cost would cost $400 million was earmarked in federal transport spending by (R) Rep Don Young and (R) Senator Ted Stevens
• Arlen Specter crossing the isle incident was for porkbarrels

Question 4

Introduce laws

Answer 4

-Senator Jon Tester from Montana introduced an amendment to a bill providing better healthcare access for veterans that would extend the deadline for its termination of funding.

Question 5

Represent demography of USA

Answer 5

> 50% of population is female, only 20% of Congress is eg Rep Marcia Fudge of Ohio
16% of population is Latino, only 8% of Congress is
12% of population is Black, only 10% of Congress is eg Nigger McNiggerson from Niggerland

Question 6

Ratifying bills or motions

Answer 6

53% of Californians supported Obamacare, reflected by Senator Feinstein’s supportive vote in 2011.

Question 7

Engaging in committees

Answer 7

> All congress members have to serve on committees, with standing committees perhaps being the most useful as a representative role.
Each committee scrutinizes legislation that will eventually affect their constituents.

Question 8

Caucuses

Answer 8

Join caucuses or cross party groups that help represent their constituents. Eg freedom caucus