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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? (65/20 version)

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Correct answer

The Senate and House (of Representatives)

  1. A The House and the President
  2. B The states and the territories
  3. C The Senate and the Supreme Court
  4. D The Senate and House (of Representatives)

Why this is the answer

The two parts of the U.S. Congress are the Senate and the House (of Representatives). This is one of the 65/20 civics questions for older, long-term residents. Congress is bicameral, meaning it has two chambers: the Senate, with 100 members (two per state), and the House of Representatives, with 435 voting members apportioned by population. Together they make up the legislative branch that writes the nation's laws. Knowing that Congress consists of these two chambers is fundamental system-of-government content, included in both the standard and 65/20 versions of the test.
Source: USCIS Civics Question 17 (65/20) — Parts of Congress

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About this topic: System of Government

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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