Question

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what are the two houses of the u.s. legislature?
how many representatives are there in the house of representatives and the senate?
how are the house and senate different? (aside from the # of reps.)

Explanation:

Sub - question 1: What are the two houses of the U.S. Legislature?

The U.S. Legislature is the Congress, which is bicameral. Its two houses are established by the U.S. Constitution.

• For the House of Representatives: The number of representatives is based on the population of each state, as determined by the decennial census. Currently, there are 435 voting representatives. Additionally, there are 6 non - voting members (from territories like Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., etc.), but the standard number of voting representatives is 435.
• For the Senate: Each state is represented by 2 senators, and since there are 50 states, the total number of senators is 100.

• Election and Term: Representatives are elected for 2 - year terms, and candidates must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and a resident of the state they represent. Senators are elected for 6 - year terms, with about 1/3 of the Senate up for election every 2 years. Senate candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 9 years, and a resident of the state they represent.
• Constituency Representation: Representatives represent congressional districts within a state, so their constituency is a smaller, more local - ized group (the district). Senators represent the entire state, so their constituency is the whole state's population.
• Powers and Responsibilities: The House has the sole power to initiate revenue - related bills (tax bills, for example). The Senate has the power to confirm presidential appointments (like cabinet members, federal judges) and ratify treaties. In the case of impeachment, the House has the power to impeach (bring charges), and the Senate conducts the trial of the impeached official.

Answer:

The two houses of the U.S. Legislature (Congress) are the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Sub - question 2: How many representatives are there in the House of Representatives and the Senate?