Lesson 36 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareCongress: The Senate and the House
Congress is the legislative branch of the United States government and is divided into two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
Laws change. Power changes who gets to change them.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
Congress is the legislative branch of the United States government and is divided into two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate consists of 100 members, with each state represented by two senators, serving six-year terms. The House of Representatives, on the other hand, has 435 members, and representation is based on the population of each state, with members serving two-year terms. This bicameral structure allows for a system of checks and balances, ensuring that both large and small states have a voice in the legislative process.
Key Facts
The Senate has 100 members, two from each state.
The House of Representatives has 435 members, based on state populations.
Senators serve six-year terms, while Representatives serve two-year terms.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many senators does each state have?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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