Congress is a bicameral legislature consisting of two chambers. Which two chambers make up Congress?

• A. Senate and House of Representatives
• B. Court and Senate
• C. Executive Council and Senate
• D. House of Representatives and Judicial Panel

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is that Congress is made up of two separate chambers, forming a bicameral legislature. The two chambers are the Senate and the House of Representatives. This structure means laws must pass in both chambers to become law, with each chamber having its own unique powers and methods of representation. The Senate has equal representation for states (two senators per state) and handles duties like confirming presidential appointments and ratifying treaties. The House is based on population, with members serving shorter terms and possessing the power to originate revenue bills. The other options mix in branches or bodies that are not part of Congress—such as a court (judiciary), an executive council, or a judicial panel—so they don’t constitute the legislative branch.