Katie Porter

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/katie-porter

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 Katie Porter born?January 3, 1974
2. What is the notable role?Deputy Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus
3. Who is Katie Porter?Katie Porter is a U.S. Representative from California and a former law professor. She helps make important decisions for people and works to protect the interests of her community.
4. What did Katie Porter study in school?She earned a degree from Yale University and then studied law at Harvard Law School. These schools gave her a strong understanding of legal rules and how to use them.

Legislative Action: The process of creating, debating, and passing laws by a legislative body.
Constituent Services: Assistance provided by elected officials to individuals in their district or state.
Nonpartisan Primary: A primary election where all candidates, regardless of party, compete, and the top vote-getters advance.