How do they match: Legislators

  • Representative
  • Congressional Representative
  • U.S. Representative
  • United States Representative

  • Represent their government at local, national, and international meetings and conferences.
  • Represent their parties in negotiations with political executives or members of other parties, and when speaking with the media.
  • Serve on commissions, investigative panels, study groups, and committees in order to examine specialized areas and recommend action.
  • Hear testimony from constituents, representatives of interest groups, board and commission members, and others with an interest in bills or issues under consideration.
  • Oversee expense allowances, ensuring that accounts are balanced at the end of each fiscal year.

  • Represent the organization in external relations.
  • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
  • Promote products, services, or programs.
  • Support the professional development of others.