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State Government

Question 11 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

How are the federal legislative branch and most state legislative branches similar?

Answer
A
Both have a larger Senate and a smaller House of Representatives.
B
Both have a larger House of Representatives and a smaller Senate.
C
Both have only one legislative house whose members are appointed.
D
Both have only one legislative house whose members are elected.

Explanation

The federal legislature and most state legislatures have two chambers, a structure called bicameral. In both, the House (or its state equivalent, such as an assembly) generally has more members than the Senate. Therefore, they have a larger House of Representatives and a smaller Senate.

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