I called every U.S. Representative in the country. Here were the responses I got.

I called every U.S. Representative in the country. Here were the responses I got.

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History, Social Studies

6th - 12th Grade

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Mr. Beat shares his experience of calling every US representative to discuss HR222, the Election Day Holiday Act. He highlights the challenges faced, interactions with staffers, and the low response rate from representatives. Despite the difficulties, he reflects on the importance of civic engagement and questions the effectiveness of the current system in representing constituents.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the calls made by the individual in the text?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How many voting members are there in the House of Representatives?

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What specific bill was the individual advocating for during the calls?

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What was the reaction of the staffers when the individual mentioned they were not a constituent?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How did the individual feel about lying to the staffers regarding their district?

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What did the individual note about the staffers' attitudes during the calls?

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What was the response rate from the House of Representatives compared to the Senate?

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