KEY WORD 14 OF 32

What does “Congress” mean?

Simple meaning

The Senate and the House of Representatives together.

Example

Congress has two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Memory tip

Congress is the Senate plus the House. Two parts, one Congress.

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