Question

Ian is the congressional aide for a senator serving in Washington, D.C. The senator is involved in helping put together and pass new laws for the country. What task might be part of Ian’s job as the senator’s aide?

(1 point)
Responses

planning the new highway through Washington, D.C.

planning the new highway through Washington, D.C.

carrying important messages from the president to the Russian ambassador

carrying important messages from the president to the Russian ambassador

auditing the accounts of a government agency

auditing the accounts of a government agency

researching and writing the language for an environmental regulation

Answer 1

researching and writing the language for an environmental regulation

Explanation: Congressional aides help senators draft bills and regulations, conduct policy research, and prepare legislative text — not planning highways, delivering presidential messages to foreign ambassadors, or auditing agencies.