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QuizMultiple Choice

Organization of Congress

Question 8 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

On the news, a reporter says, “Though the bill passed the Upper House, the Lower House rejected it.” Which of the following BEST represents what the reporter means?

Answer
A
The House of Representatives and Senate both passed the bill.
B
The Senate passed the bill, but the House of Representatives rejected it.
C
Congress rejected the bill.
D
The House of Representatives passed the bill, but the Senate rejected it.

Explanation

In the U.S. Congress, the Senate is commonly called the Upper House, and the House of Representatives is called the Lower House. So the reporter means the Senate passed the bill, but the House of Representatives rejected it. That matches choice B.

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