Congressional Want Ad by Emily Milburn https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje Calling all policy-loving people to serve in the Senate! en-us 2015-03-26 18:38:12 UTC 2025-02-20 00:04:55 UTC hello@padlet.com Symbol emilburn https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55068238 Senate members have power!

]]> 2015-03-26 18:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55068238 Job Description for the Senate emilburn https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55068365 - Typically working 14 hour work days

- Each member is usually on 10 committees

- A member can expect to attend many meetings where they review daily activities and discuss legislative issues

- When a person is not in office, they travel home to the state they represent in order to stay in touch with the needs of the citizens

]]> 2015-03-26 18:40:43 UTC https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55068365 Formal Requirements emilburn https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55068723 - Must be at least 30 years old

- Must be an American citizen for 9 years

- Must reside in the state from which they are elected

]]> 2015-03-26 18:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55068723 Informal Requirements emilburn https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55068840 - Must have the desire to devote oneself to public service

- Must have the ability to attract a network of support

- Must have the ability to debate

- Must be familiar with the district and state they represent

- Must have good people skills: good personality, relationships, etc.

- Must have the ability to listen on confliction views and compromise

]]> 2015-03-26 18:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55068840 Perks and Benefits emilburn https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55069114 - Beginning in 2009, legislators serving in Congress have earned $174,000 annually (NTU)

- Members of Congress make key decisions about important matters of public policy, meaning they hold great power

- They receive generous retirement and health benefits

]]> 2015-03-26 18:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55069114 Fun Video Clip! emilburn https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55069772 We would like a Congress member who provides both descriptive and substantive representation!

]]> 2015-03-26 18:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55069772 By: Emily Milburn and Gabbie Sanfilippo emilburn https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55070902 2015-03-26 18:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/emilburn/luuok9kv5qje/wish/55070902