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What are the two parts of Congress?

Senate and House of Representatives

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How many US senators are there?

One hundred

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How long is a term for a US senator?

Six years

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Who is one of your state's US senators now?

Charles Schumer/ Kristen Gillibrand

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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

435

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NEW: How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

Two years

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NEW: Why do US Representatives serve shorter terms than US senators?

To more closely follow public opinion

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NEW: How many senators does each state have?

Two

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NEW: Why does each state have two senators?

Equal Representation

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Name your US Representative.

Brian Higgins

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NEW: Who does a US senator represent?

Citizens of their state

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Some states have more representatives than other states?

Because some states have more people

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