In the U.S. Congress, there are two senators that represent each state, as well

In the U.S. Congress, there are two senators that represent each state, as well as one
representative that serves the constituents of a district. This assignment will familiarize you
with these individuals, their stand on the issues, and their voting record. You should research
the two senators for the state in which you reside as well as the representative based on the
address at which you reside.
U.S. House Representative
Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives (name):
Political party affiliation:
Share what you learned about this representative’s background
Personal background:
Academic background:
Professional background:
How similar is your representative’s background to yours?
What are five specific policy positions that they have taken?
How closely do his or her policy positions, expressed on his or her website, match your own?
What are three recent pieces of legislation they have introduced?
How have they voted on three pieces of legislation on which you have a strong opinion?
Would you support this candidate if they were seeking elected office in the future? Explain why
or why not.
References utilized:
U.S. Senators
Senior Senator in the U.S. Senate (name):
Political party affiliation:
Share what you learned about this senator’s background
Personal background:
Academic background:
Professional background:
How similar is your senator’s background to yours?
What are five specific policy positions that they have taken?
How closely do his or her policy positions, expressed on his or her website, match your own?
What are three recent pieces of legislation they have introduced?
How have they voted on three pieces of legislation on which you have a strong opinion?
Would you support this candidate if they were seeking elected office in the future? Explain why
or why not.
References utilized:
Junior Senator in the U.S. Senate (name):
Political party affiliation:
Share what you learned about this senator’s background
Personal background:
Academic background:
Professional background:
How similar is your senator’s background to yours?
What are five specific policy positions that they have taken?
How closely do his or her policy positions, expressed on his or her website, match your own?
What are three recent pieces of legislation they have introduced?
How have they voted on three pieces of legislation on which you have a strong opinion?
Would you support this candidate if they were seeking elected office in the future? Explain why
or why not.
References utilized
The representative for this district is:
Daniel Webster
Republican
Florida Senators
Marco Rubio (R)
Hometown: Miami
Contact
284 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
(202) 224-3041
Rick Scott (R)
Hometown: Naples
Contact
110 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC 20510
(202) 224-5274
RUBRIC*****
US Congress Research Rubric
US Congress Research Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRepresentative identified with party affiliation
2 pts
Full Marks/Name and party are accurate
1 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks/Name and party are omitted
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRepresentative’s background discussed
2 pts
Full Marks
1 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePolicy positions (Representative) presented and evaluated
4 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLegislation sponsored or voted upon (Representative)
2 pts
Full Marks
1 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport of candidate (Representative)
2 pts
Full Marks
1 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSenators identified with party affiliation
4 pts
Full Marks/Name and part are accurate
2 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks/Name and party are omitted
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSenators background discussed
4 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePolicy positions (Senators) presented and evaluated
8 pts
Full Marks
4 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLegislation sponsored or voted upon (Senators)
4 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport of candidate (Senators)
4 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvidence of evaluation of the information
4 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis and synthesis evident
4 pts
Full Marks
2 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReferences provided
6 pts
Full Marks
3 pts
Partial
0 pts
No Marks
6 pts
Total Points: 50