Susan Webber (politician) facts for kids
Susan Webber is an American politician who helps make laws for the state of Montana. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Currently, she serves in the Montana Senate, representing District 8. Before that, she was a member of the Montana House of Representatives for District 16.
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Who is Susan Webber?
Susan Webber is an American politician. This means she is a person who works in government. Her job is to represent the people of Montana. She helps make important decisions for her state.
What is a Politician?
A politician is someone who works in government. They are chosen by citizens to represent them. Politicians help create and vote on laws. These laws affect how people live and work in a state or country. They also make sure public services, like schools and roads, work well.
Representing Montana
Susan Webber has served the people of Montana in two different parts of its government. She has been a member of both the Montana House of Representatives and the Montana Senate. These are both parts of the state's law-making body, called the Montana Legislature.
The Montana Senate
The Montana Senate is one part of the state's government. It is like a smaller group of lawmakers. Senators represent different areas, or "districts," within the state. They vote on new laws and approve important decisions. Susan Webber is currently a Senator for District 8.
The Montana House of Representatives
The Montana House of Representatives is the other part of Montana's law-making body. It has more members than the Senate. Each member also represents a district. Before joining the Senate, Susan Webber was a Representative for District 16. Both the House and Senate must agree on a law for it to pass.
Her Political Party
Susan Webber is a member of the Democratic Party. In the United States, political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the government should work. The Democratic Party is one of the two main political parties. Members of a party often work together to pass laws that match their shared goals.
