How do they match: Legislators

  • Debate the merits of proposals and bill amendments during floor sessions, following the appropriate rules of procedure.
  • Encourage and support party candidates for political office.
  • Establish personal offices in local districts or states, and manage office staff.
  • Make decisions that balance the perspectives of private citizens, public officials, and party leaders.
  • Vote on motions, amendments, and decisions on whether or not to report a bill out from committee to the assembly floor.