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Which two houses make up the United States Congress?
Which two houses make up the United States Congress?
- The Senate and the Supreme Court
- The House and the Senate (correct)
- The House and the Supreme Court
- The House and the President
How are representatives to the House elected?
How are representatives to the House elected?
- By state legislatures
- By appointment from the President
- By popular vote (correct)
- By appointment from the Supreme Court
How many senators does each state have?
How many senators does each state have?
- 2 (correct)
- 1
- 3
- 4
Before the passing of the 17th amendment in 1913, how were senators appointed to the Senate?
Before the passing of the 17th amendment in 1913, how were senators appointed to the Senate?
What was the main disagreement between large and small population states during the constitutional convention?
What was the main disagreement between large and small population states during the constitutional convention?
Which two houses make up the United States Congress?
Which two houses make up the United States Congress?
What was the main disagreement between large and small population states during the constitutional convention?
What was the main disagreement between large and small population states during the constitutional convention?
How are representatives to the House elected?
How are representatives to the House elected?
How many senators does each state have?
How many senators does each state have?
Before the passing of the 17th amendment in 1913, how were senators appointed to the Senate?
Before the passing of the 17th amendment in 1913, how were senators appointed to the Senate?
Study Notes
The United States Congress
- The United States Congress consists of two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
House of Representatives
- Representatives to the House are elected by the people of each congressional district within each state.
The Senate
- Each state has two senators.
- Before the passing of the 17th amendment in 1913, senators were appointed by the state legislatures.
Constitutional Convention
- The main disagreement between large and small population states during the constitutional convention was the issue of representation.
- Large states wanted representation based on population, while small states wanted equal representation for each state.
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Explore the dynamics of the House and Senate in American government and how they represent the interests of small and large states. Test your knowledge with this online quiz!
