Lesson 4 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareCongress: The Senate and the House
Congress is the legislative branch of the United States government, comprised of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Women in New Zealand could vote 27 years before women in the US.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Congress is the legislative branch of the United States government, comprised of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate consists of 100 members, with two senators from each state serving six-year terms. In contrast, the House of Representatives has 435 members, whose numbers are based on each state's population, serving two-year terms. This bicameral structure allows for a balance of power, as both chambers must agree on legislation before it can be enacted.
Key Facts
The Senate has 100 members, two from each state.
The House of Representatives has 435 members, based on state population.
Senators serve six-year terms, while Representatives serve two-year terms.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many members are in the U.S. Senate?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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