2008 civics test · Question 17 of 100 · System of Government★ 65/20 question
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
In Chinese 美国国会由哪两部分组成？
Official answer
- the Senate and House (of Representatives)参议院和众议院
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Why this is the answer
Congress has two parts, or chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. This two-chamber design was a compromise when the Constitution was written. In the Senate every state has equal representation, while in the House states with more people get more seats.
Also on the 2025 test as question 19
Source: USCIS 100 Civics Questions (PDF)