Section 1
The Nature and Function of Congress
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The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the United States Congress.
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The Senate is composed of two senators from each state who are granted exclusive powers to confirm appointments and place holds on laws.
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The US Congress is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which differ in representation, term length, power, and prestige.
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The House and Senate are equal partners in the legislative process; legislation cannot be enacted without the consent of both chambers.
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A compromise plan was adopted where representatives were chosen by the population and two senators were chosen by state governments.
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A major role for members of Congress is providing services to constituents.
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The United States Congress has oversight of the Executive Branch and other U.S. federal agencies.
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The Library of Congress provides public information and educates the public about legislation among other general information.
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Both the Senate and the House have a conflict-resolution procedure before a bill is passed as a piece of legislation.