US House of Representatives

The US House of Representatives is part of Congress.  Duties include:

  • Working with the Senate to create and approve legislation.
  • Initiating revenue bills, including taxes.
  • Impeaching officials.
  • Electing the President in the event of an Electoral College deadlock.

Representation

  • House members serve 2-year terms and are elected by citizens in their districts. 
  • Representation is determined by the population in a given area. More representation often means more political power.
  • There are 13 Congressional districts in North Carolina, each are represented by an elected member of the House of Representatives.
  • Three districts cover Mecklenburg County: Districts 8, 9 and 12. Those offices are on the Election 2010 ballot.

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