Chapter 2.1
Master Congress Structure and Legislative Branch Organization
You will explore how Congress is divided into two chambers and learn how they create laws together.
What You'll Learn
You learn Congress has two chambers with different representation
You discover House representation depends on each state's population
You understand Senate gives every state exactly two members
You explore how both chambers must approve bills together
What You'll Practice
1
You identify the two parts that make up Congress
2
You compare representation differences between House and Senate chambers
3
You explain how bills must pass through both chambers
Why This Matters
You need to understand Congress structure to see how your representatives make laws that affect your daily life and community.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Congress
Legislative Branch
Representation
Lawmaking
Government
OH Curriculum Aligned
