Question 12 (2 points) Voters do more than write to representatives to voice their optnions. Sometimes constituents expect their representatives to help them solve a specific problem. One legislator commented that more than half his total staff time is devoted to what? a Meeting b Follow what people in the district want c checks and balances d Resolving problems that come up between individual citizens and state or federal government. Question 13 (2 points) A procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate a Cloture Resolution b Filibuster c Unanimous Consent d Seniority System

## Step1<br />For question 12, we need to understand the role of a legislator. A legislator is a person who makes laws. They are often elected by the people and are expected to represent their interests. The question asks what more than half of a legislator's total staff time is devoted to. The options provided are: Meeting, Following what people in the district want, Checks and balances, and Resolving problems that come up between individual citizens and state or federal government.<br /><br />## Step2<br />For question 13, we need to understand the procedure that allows each senator to speak only one hour on a bill under debate. The options provided are: Cloture Resolution, Filibuster, Unanimous Consent, and Seniority System.