What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

Question 19 of 128 · System of Government · also on the 2008 test (question 17)

Accepted answer

The Senate and House (of Representatives)

Explanation

Congress has two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate has 100 members, and the House has 435 members. Both must agree for a law to pass.

Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).

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