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questions: the house of representatives

1. what two bodies comprise the legislative branch of the u.s. government?
2. what is the main job of the house?
3. what does bicameral mean?
4. how is representation in the house decided?
5. how many representatives did the first congress have?
6. how many representative are in the house today? why?
7. what is the most populous state in the u.s.?
8. name one state that only has one representative in the house.
9. how long is the term to serve in the house?
10. are there term limits for serving in the house?

Explanation:

1. The legislative - branch of the U.S. government is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
2. The main job of the House is to make laws, initiate revenue - related bills, and impeach federal officials.
3. Bicameral means having two legislative chambers or houses.
4. Representation in the House is decided based on the population of each state, with more populous states having more representatives.
5. The first Congress had 65 Representatives.
6. There are 435 Representatives in the House today. This number is fixed by law to ensure a manageable size of the chamber while still representing the population of the states.
7. California is currently the most populous state in the U.S.
8. Examples of states with one Representative include Alaska, Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wyoming.
9. The term to serve in the House is two years.
10. There are no term limits for serving in the House.

Answer:

1. The Senate and the House of Representatives.
2. To make laws, initiate revenue - related bills, and impeach federal officials.
3. Having two legislative chambers or houses.
4. Based on the population of each state.
5. 65.
6. 435; fixed by law to ensure a manageable size of the chamber while representing state populations.
7. California.
8. Alaska (or Delaware, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming).
9. Two years.
10. No.