How do they match: Legislators

  • Determine campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues, and public appearances.
  • Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.
  • Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.
  • Negotiate with colleagues or members of other political parties in order to reconcile differing interests, and to create policies and agreements.
  • Read and review concerns of constituents or the general public and determine if governmental action is necessary.
  • Serve on commissions, investigative panels, study groups, and committees in order to examine specialized areas and recommend action.

  • Present information to the public.