United States Congress and citizens

United States Congress and citizens describes the relation between the public and lawmakers. Essentially, American citizens elect Representatives every two years and Senators every 6 years who have the duty to represent their interests in the United States Congress, the national legislature of the United States. All congressional officials try to serve two distinct purposes which sometimes overlap––representing their constituents (local concerns) and making laws for the nation (national concerns). There has been debate throughout American history about how to straddle these dual obligations of representing the wishes of citizens while at the same time trying to keep mindful of the needs of the entire nation. Often, compromise is required. The ombudsman like non-legislative duties of Congressmembers, Senators, and their Staff is known as Constituent Services or Constituent Services in the United States.