Comparing the House and Senate

Number per state based on census data

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• US Senate

• Congress (Both)

• Neither

Unlimited Debate Allowed

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• Neither

Members limited to 2 elected terms or 10 years

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• Neither

Members represent constituents living in a specific part of a state, in most cases

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The Constitution requires members to be natural to be natural-born (born on US soil) citizens of the United States

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Has the sole power of impeachment (charging an official with wrongdoing)

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Ratifies treaties with other countries

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• US Senate

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A law to raise taxes on wealthy Americans would start here

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• US Senate

• Either House of Senate

• Congress does not have the power to raise taxes on incomes

Political parties have a role in choosing leadership positions

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Under the current system, members are chosen by state legislatures

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• Neither