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Official USCIS civics question 19 of 128

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

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Official answer (English)

  • Senate and House (of Representatives)

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Explanation

English

Congress has two parts (it is 'bicameral'): the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Türkçe

Kongre iki bölümden oluşur (‘iki meclisli’dir): Senato ve Temsilciler Meclisi.

Español

El Congreso tiene dos partes (es 'bicameral'): el Senado y la Cámara de Representantes.

Memory hint

💡 EN: Senate + House = Congress.

💡 TR: Senato + Meclis = Kongre.

💡 ES: Senado + Cámara = Congreso.

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