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QuizMultiple Choice

Political Power, Political Inequality

Question 2 • 1516 Ethnic Studies

Which statement accurately describes representation in the US Congress?

Answer
A
The Senate has greater representation and greater authority than the House.
B
The total number of representatives in both the House and the Senate can change.
C
The Senate has equal representation, while the House has proportional representation.
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 the states. Seats in the House are apportioned among states based on population, so representation there is proportional. The number of House seats is fixed at 435, while the Senate has 100 members, so the total does not change as stated in choice B.

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