History Kids: What is a U.S. Representative to Congress?
History Kids - Grades 4 - 9
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Learn all about the duties and responsibilities of a United States representative to Congress. What is a bicameral legislature? How does the House of Representatives differ from the Senate? What are term limits? What is a bill? What is “the hopper"? What determines the number of representatives per state? What is the purpose of the Speaker of the House? What is a “whip"? Where does a bill go after it leaves the House of Representatives? How does one become a U.S. representative? Who are some famous U.S. representatives, and what are they known for accomplishing? The answers to all of these questions and more are covered in depth with exciting video and dynamic graphics that reinforce important concepts.
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