Representing Democracy

Research the background of your Congressional representatives -two senators (Rafael Warnock & Jon Ossoff) and a member of the House of Representatives(Carolyn Bourdeaux). Find out about their previous occupation(s), political experience, family, income, education, and other relevant demographics. What percentage of the vote did they receive to win in their last election? What are two policy issues areas they are interested in? How do these areas reflect their ideologies?

Here is a link to get your started:

• https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members

Write an essay. Start by identifying all three of your representatives. Then, pick the representative you are most interested in and explain why they interest you. Present the information you found in your research required above in the essay.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• Length: 4 full pages (not including title page or references page)
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title page
• References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources beyond those provided)