US Congressman Voorhis

The video discusses the primary responsibilities of a congressman, emphasizing the importance of addressing the needs and requests of constituents with personal and tactful attention. It highlights the critical role of committee work, which is both demanding and essential to the congressman's duties.

What is one of the congressman's first duties?

• To attend international meetings

• To address the needs of the people who elected him

• To focus on personal interests

• To manage financial investments

How should a congressman handle the requests from constituents?

• Respond only to urgent ones

• Delegate them to others

• Ignore them

• Give them personal and tactful attention

What is considered the most important duty of a congressman?

• Committee work

• Attending public events

• Writing speeches

• Traveling abroad

What type of committees does a congressman work with?

• Only standing committees

• Only special committees

• Both standing and special committees

• Neither standing nor special committees

Why is committee work demanding for a congressman?

• It involves a lot of travel

• It is not demanding at all

• It focuses solely on financial matters

• It requires managing multiple types of committees