Congress

Congress is one branch of the federal government. It is also called the legislative branch. This branch makes laws.

There are two parts of Congress: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Both parts of Congress have representatives from every state.

Congress

Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

QUESTION #25

Congress

We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

QUESTION #19

Congress

The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

QUESTION #21

Congress

Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

QUESTION #24

Congress

Who makes federal laws?

QUESTION #16

Congress

We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

QUESTION #22

Congress

What are thetwo parts of the U.S. Congress?

QUESTION #17

Congress

How many U.S. Senators are there?

QUESTION #18

Congress

What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now (as of 2021)?

QUESTION #47

Congress

Who is one of your state's (Massachusetts) U.S. senators?

QUESTION #20

Congress

Name your U.S. representative from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (as of 2021).

QUESTION #23

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