What terms are related to delegate?

Related terms include: Representative, Resident Commissioner. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for delegate.

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Definition

A non-voting member of the House representing Washington D.C., Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands. Puerto Rico is represented by a Resident Commissioner instead.

Related Terms

Representative

A member of the House of Representatives. Also called a Congressman or Congresswoman.

Resident Commissioner

Puerto Rico's delegate to the House of Representatives. Serves a four-year term, unlike other delegates who serve two-year terms.

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Common Questions

What does "Delegate" mean?: A non-voting member of the House representing Washington D.C., Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, or the Northern Mariana Islands. Puerto Rico is represented by a Resident Commissioner instead.
What terms are related to delegate?: Related terms include: Representative, Resident Commissioner. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for delegate.