Lesson 4 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareCongress: The Senate and the House
Congress is the legislative branch of the U.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
Congress is the legislative branch of the U.S. government and is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 members, with each state having two senators, while the House of Representatives has 435 members, with the number from each state based on its population. Together, they create and pass laws that affect the country.
Key Facts
The Senate has 100 members, two from each state.
The House of Representatives has 435 members.
Congress meets in the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many senators does each state have?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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