Question

use what you have learned to complete the text.

the legislative branch of the united states is a body called congress.
together, members of congress make for the united states.

membership in the house of representatives is based on representation by state population. each of this chambers 435 members represents a district within a state, and members have a lower age requirement than the senate. members serve terms, making them more immediately accountable to public opinion.

membership in the senate is based on representation by state. each of this chambers 100 members represent their entire state, and members have a higher age requirement than the house. members serve terms, making them less immediately accountable to public opinion.

Explanation:

These blanks relate to the structure and functions of the U.S. legislative branch. Congress is a bicameral (two-chamber) body. Its core role is creating laws. The House uses proportional representation by population and has 2-year terms for direct accountability. The Senate uses equal representation (each state has 2 senators) and has 6-year terms for longer-term perspective.

Answer:

1. The legislative branch of the United States is a bicameral body called Congress.
2. Together, members of Congress make laws for the United States.
3. Membership in the House of Representatives is based on proportional representation by state population.
4. Members serve 2-year terms, making them more immediately accountable to public opinion.
5. Membership in the Senate is based on equal representation by state.
6. Members serve 6-year terms, making them less immediately accountable to public opinion.