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

Correct answer

The Senate and the House (of Representatives)

  1. A The Senate and the House (of Representatives)
  2. B The President and Vice President
  3. C The states and the federal government
  4. D The Supreme Court and the lower courts

Why this is the answer

The two parts of Congress are the SENATE and the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. USCIS 65/20 Civics Question: 'What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?' — Answer: the Senate and House (of Representatives). Together they form the bicameral legislative branch. The Senate has 100 members (2 per state); the House has 435 voting members (based on state population). Both must pass a bill for it to become law.
Source: USCIS Civics 65/20 — Two Parts of Congress

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How the three branches work, how representatives and senators are elected, and how laws are made. Numbers (100 senators, 435 representatives, 4-year presidential term) are tested. This is one of 21 Civics (65+ Applicants) questions on system of government, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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