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Political Power, Political Inequality — Quiz

Question 8 • Ethnic Studies Edge IC

Which statement accurately describes representation in the US Congress?

Answer
A
The Senate has equal representation, while the House has proportional representation.
B
The total number of representatives in both the House and the Senate can change.
C
The Senate has greater representation and greater authority than the House.
D
The House represents the voice of the people, while the Senate represents the voice of electors.

Explanation

Each state has two senators, so representation in the Senate is equal among states. Seats in the House are apportioned among states according to population, so representation there is proportional. The total number of House seats is fixed by law at 435, while the Senate has 100 seats, making B inaccurate.

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