What terms are related to representative?

Related terms include: House of Representatives, Congressional District. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for representative.

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Representative

Definition

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

Related Terms

House of Representatives

The lower chamber of Congress with 435 voting members, apportioned among the states by population. Representatives serve two-year terms.

Congressional District

A geographic area represented by a single member of the House of Representatives. Districts are redrawn every 10 years after the census.

More Congress Terms

Congress House of Representatives Senate Senator Congressional District Speaker of the House

Common Questions

What is a representative?: A member of the House of Representatives. Also called a Congressman or Congresswoman.
What terms are related to representative?: Related terms include: House of Representatives, Congressional District. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for representative.