David Caprio

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/david-caprio

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was David Caprio born?June 5, 1967
2. What was David Caprio's job?Businessman, investor, lawyer
3. What is the elected to house?December 21, 1999
4. What is the end of legislative term?Lost in a September primary election in 2010
5. Who is David Caprio?David Caprio is a former Rhode Island state representative who worked as a businessman, investor, and lawyer before serving in the state legislature.
6. How did David Caprio start his career?He began as a businessman and investor, then studied law to gain skills for public service.

Legislative Process: The series of actions involved in creating, debating, and passing laws.
Constituents: The people who live in and are represented by an elected official in a specific district.
Primary Election: An election within a political party to choose its candidate for a general election.