Lesson 36 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareCongress: The Senate and the House
Congress, the legislative branch of the United States government, is bicameral, consisting of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
🎯 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
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
Congress, the legislative branch of the United States government, is bicameral, consisting of two houses: 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 each state's population, serving two-year terms. This structure ensures a balance of power and representation, allowing states with larger populations to have greater influence while maintaining equal representation for smaller states in the Senate.
Key Facts
The Senate has 100 members, with two from each state.
The House of Representatives has 435 members based on population.
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.
Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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