Lesson 4 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareCongress: The Senate and the House
The United States Congress is bicameral, consisting of two distinct chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The United States Congress is bicameral, consisting of two distinct chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is composed of 100 senators, with each state represented by two senators, serving six-year terms. Conversely, the House of Representatives has 435 members, with representation based on population, serving two-year terms. This structural differentiation allows for varied representation and legislative dynamics, facilitating a balance of power within the legislative process.
Key Facts
The Senate has 100 members, two from each state.
The House of Representatives has 435 members based on state populations.
Senators serve six-year terms while House members serve two-year terms.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2How many senators represent each state?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Watch a town meeting or council clip on YouTube for 5 minutes.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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