Which best describes one of a senators roles as a lawmaker?

The options to this question are:

1. Serving on a committee
2. Meeting with constituents
3. Meeting with state officials
4. Representing state interests

The best answer choice is:

4. Representing state interests

Senators belong to the legislative branch of the government, which is the part of the government that makes laws. A senator's job is to represent the people living in his or her state in the United States Senate. Part of this job is to write and vote on new laws called “bills.”