FOLIO Ontology

Identification

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Label National Lower House Legislator
Preferred Label U.S. Representative
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Alternative Labels
Congressman Congressperson Congresswoman Member of Parliament

Definition

A National Lower House Legislator is an elected official who serves as a member of the lower chamber in a bicameral national legislature. This individual is typically responsible for initiating legislation, representing local constituencies, and providing democratic accountability through more frequent elections compared to the upper house.

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  • U.S. Representative

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