Unit 5 Assignment: Who Represents You in Congress?
Due Date: Sunday 11:59 pm of Unit 5 Total Points: 50
Overview:
It is important to know who represents you in Congress. This week you will have the chance to find out who these officials are, discover more about them, and learn where they stand on an important political issue. Instructions You will find your officials by doing the following: Finding your U.S. Representative
Go to https://www.house.gov/
In the top right, under Find Your Representative enter your zip code.
Finding your U.S. Senators
Go to https://www.senate.gov/
In the top left, click Find Your Senators and click your state.
Once you have found your Representative and Senator, you should explore their websites further to learn more about them.
1. Choose one political issue the official has posted about on their website.
2. Explain where they stand on the issue and then share whether you agree or
disagree with them.
Requirements:
At least three paragraphs (100-150 words minimum). Include at least one paragraph for each of the officials you chose.
Follow standard APA guidelines (proper margins, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, and writing is clear and professional).
Follow proper APA citations when quoting information directly from the website.
https://www.house.gov/
https://www.senate.gov/
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