Civics Test Question Question - "Name your U.S. Representative."

[MrsP2010 20]

This is a stupid question but I'm severely overthinking things and I need assurance.... they just want one of the 9 representatives' names from my state, right? Not specifically the one in the district I reside? I ask because I have a good memory device for the ones I picked, and now I'm panicking that I need to name a specific representative... like I say, I am severely overthinking things! Interview is tomorrow.....!!!!

[MrsP2010 20]

Well, for anyone wondering, it sounds a lot like it means the one in your District. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4RFBJiwDHE - I feel like this could have been clarified in the notes. 

[SalishSea 18,238]

Well, yes, because......       you vote for the candidates running for office in the district where you reside.   You don't vote for candidates running in districts where you don't reside.  

[MrsP2010 20]

8 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Well, yes, because......       you vote for the candidates running for office in the district where you reside.   You don't vote for candidates running in districts where you don't reside.  

I didn't know that honestly. The other question talks about why there are different amounts of reps for different states, so my brain just assumed it was a "of the state" question. I feel like it's one of those things that's SUPER obvious when you know it, and not obvious at all when you don't.

[SalishSea 18,238]

Just now, MrsP2010 said:

I didn't know that honestly. The other question talks about why there are different amounts of reps for different states, so my brain just assumed it was a "of the state" question. I feel like it's one of those things that's SUPER obvious when you know it, and not obvious at all when you don't.

The number of reps by states is based on population, which is one of the reasons why it is so important for Americans to comply with the US census every ten years.

 

Every state has two US senators, including North Dakota, where hardly anyone lives, and California, where most people live ;-).

 

Good luck with the test.  You'll do fine!   

[MrsP2010 20]

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

The number of reps by states is based on population, which is one of the reasons why it is so important for Americans to comply with the US census every ten years.

 

Every state has two US senators, including North Dakota, where hardly anyone lives, and California, where most people live ;-).

 

Good luck with the test.  You'll do fine!   

Thank you! I've been listening to YouTube videos all day and yelling out my answer. Now to de-program my incorrect rep. answer... lol!

[SalishSea 18,238]

2 minutes ago, MrsP2010 said:

Thank you! I've been listening to YouTube videos all day and yelling out my answer. Now to de-program my incorrect rep. answer... lol!

Congratulations.  You now know more than most Americans who were born here!

[davidvs 354]

15 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Congratulations.  You now know more than most Americans who were born here!

I am politically active, and to be honest, I can't think of MY Representative. Ask me about ones for NYC, no problem... (Nadler, AOC, etc.) Ask me about my State Rep, no problem... my local US Rep... nope, don't have a clue...  

[Anggrek Bulan 3]

honestly, you just have to google: district 5, let say....state of Florida US rep! voila! just remember that name

[MrsP2010 20]

I have no idea who Tim Burchett is, I didn't end up getting asked that question at interview, but I know I will never forget his name.

[Diane and Chris 651]

Congratulations!  At long last!