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Lesson 34 of 84 · Government
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Congress has two parts: the Senate (100 members, two per state) and the House of Representatives (435 members, based on population). Together they write and pass laws.
Key Facts
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Citizens elect representatives to make laws.
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The U.S. has three branches of government.
3
The Constitution was written in 1787.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the Constitution?