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Senator Mattie Hunter explains the differences between U.S. and state senators, and she describes what a day in the life of a state senator looks like. State senators represent constituents within a certain district in a state, while U.S. senators represent a whole state. A state senator works long days, listens to many people, and has to make sacrifices for the job.
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Chapter 1: How Does a State Senator Differ From a U.S. Senator?
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Chapter 2: How Do State Politics Differ From National Politics? Is it Just a Matter of Scale? How Much Variation Do You See State to State?
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Chapter 3: What Was Your Background Before You Chose to Run For Office?
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Chapter 4: What Inspired You to Become a Legislator?
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Chapter 5: What Are Your Most Valuable Tools as a Legislator?
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Chapter 6: What Are Your Day-to-Day Work Responsibilities?
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Chapter 7: What Role Does Compromise Play in Your Work?
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Chapter 8: What is the Most Difficult Part of Your Job?
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Chapter 9: What Advice Would You Offer to Young People Who Want to Get into Politics?
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Chapter 10: What is the Most Rewarding Part of Your Job?
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