Federal District Courts
Federal District Courts, also known as “trial courts” “courts of first instance,” are local courts where legal cases begin. There are 94 different district courts throughout the United States. District courts hear evidence, listen to witnesses, and decide on the outcome of the case based on legal principles. These courts handle various types of legal…
Representative
Representatives are elected to serve federally in the House of Representatives. Their main job is to write and pass laws that will benefit the communities that elected them. There are 435 representatives in the House of Representatives, and each state has a different number of representatives proportional to their population (Counted every 10 years during…
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the entire United States. They have the final say on any important court cases that have been appealed on a local and state level, and their decisions have a massive impact on countless aspects of how the United States operates. Supreme Court justices are appointed by the…
Senator
Senators are elected to serve federally in the US Senate. Their main job is to write and pass laws that will benefit the communities that elected them. There are 100 senators in the US Senate, 2 from each state. This means that every state, regardless of size or population, has the same representation in the…
Speaker of the House
The speaker is responsible for running and overseeing the House of Representatives, and playing a crucial role in the legislative priorities and strategies of their political party. The speaker is elected by the other members of the House of Representatives at the beginning of each new congress (which happens every 2 years). They are a…
State Supreme Court
The state supreme court is the highest court in each state. It’s similar to the Supreme Court of the United States but focuses on cases that deal with their specific state’s laws and issues. The state supreme court helps make important decisions about the laws in that state. Members of the state supreme court are…
State Representative
The state house of representatives is a chamber of the states legislative body, that has very similar roles to the federal house, just at a state level. Their roles include writing legislation, budgeting, oversight of the executive branch, redistricting, pursuing impeachment when necessary and representing constituents through the legislation they pass.
State Senator
The state senate is a chamber of the state’s legislative body that has similar roles to the federal senate, but at a state level. Their roles include passing legislation, ratifying treaties, confirming judicial appointments, and representing their constituents through the legislation they pass.
Agriculture Commissioner
Agricultural commissioners oversee and regulate the agriculture industry within their state. They have a direct impact on the safety, sustainability, and growth of agriculture. They oversee food safety and inspection, provide support to farms and ranches, allocate resources such as water and grants, and set norms around environmental conservation and pest control.
State Auditor
State auditors make sure that government agencies and anyone that receives state funds are using their money properly, legally, and what it is allocated for. Their work is important as they can assist offices in how to use their money responsibly, and allows them to detect the possibility of fraud if something unusual presents itself…