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    The Senate and The House of Representatives

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    The document compares and contrasts the Senate and House of Representatives. It notes that the Senate has 100 senators with 6-year terms, while the House has 435 representatives with 2-year terms. The Vice President heads the Senate, while the House elects a Speaker. Both houses work to pass bills that eventually become laws, but they have different structures and processes.

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    COMPARE and CONTRAST PRACTICE

    Student Name: ______________________________________ Date: _______________ Period: ___

    The Senate and the House of Representatives

    The government of the United States is made up of three branches: the legislative branch, the
    executive branch and the judicial branch. The legislative branch, called Congress, is responsible
    for making laws. Congress is made up of two houses: the Senate and the House of
    Representatives. In this essay, you will learn the differences between these houses of Congress.

    There are many differences between the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Vice
    President of the United States is the head of the Senate. He must vote in the Senate if there is a
    tie. On the other hand, the House of Representatives’ leader is called the speaker of the House.
    The representatives elect him or her.

    Another difference is that the Senate is made up of 100 senators, two from each state. The
    House of Representatives, however, is made up of 435 representatives. The number of
    representatives from each state is determined by the states’ population. The greater the
    population in a state, the more representatives the state will have in the House. A third
    difference is that senators are elected to six-year terms, while representatives are elected to
    serve six-year terms. Every two years, the nation holds an election for members of Congress. At
    that time, all members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate are up for
    re-election.

    There are also similarities between the Senate and the House of Representatives. For example,
    both houses of Congress are made up of men and women. Both senators and representatives
    are members of Congress who must work together toward the same goal: to create, discuss,
    debate and vote on bills, some of which eventually become bills. In the U.S. Capitol Building in
    Washington D.C., senators and representatives often meet with each other and in smaller
    groups to discuss laws. Before the President can sign a bill into law, it must first be approved by
    a majority of members in both the House and Senate.

    Although, Congress is made up of two types of lawmakers, they must work together for the
    benefit of all Americans.
    COMPARE and CONTRAST PRACTICE
    Student Name: ______________________________________ Date: _______________ Period: ___

    1. Based on your understanding of compare and contrast, what is the main purpose of the
    following sentence?

    “In this essay, you will learn the differences between these houses of Congress.”

    A. To impress with knowledge of subject

    B. To convince the reader of a topic

    C. To inform the reader of the type of essay/ content

    D. To appeal to the readers emotion

    2. This non-fiction essay best shows what function?

    A. Supporting details and evidence that supports the main idea

    B. A pattern of words that stir emotion within the reader

    C. Explaining the relationship between events, actions, or situations by showing how


    one can result in another

    D. To intentionally exaggerate a theme

    3. The underlined words used in the following sentence, suggests what?

    “On the other hand, the House of Representatives’ leader is called the speaker of the House.”

    A. That non-fiction writing can be read aloud

    B. That the author’s attitude toward the subject is tone

    C. That the essay must not provide the writer’s personal viewpoint

    D. That the author wants to show similarity and difference


    COMPARE and CONTRAST PRACTICE
    Student Name: ______________________________________ Date: _______________ Period: ___

    4. Review the third paragraph, and determine which statement below is true.

    A. The writer uses specific examples to show how the topics are logical

    B. The writer uses specific examples to show how the topics are different

    C. The writer uses specific examples to show how the topics appeal to the senses

    D. The writer uses specific examples to show how the topics are similar

    5. In the final sentence, the writer does what?

    “Although, Congress is made up of two types of lawmakers, they must work together for the
    benefit of all Americans.”

    A. The writer introduces a statement that affects the readers’ feelings

    B. The writer expresses personal thoughts, in order to persuade the reader

    C. The writer makes a new point about the subject, rather than repeat main points

    D. The writer tells the story of someone else’s life

    6. This essay can best be described as?

    A. An expository essay

    B. A reflective essay

    C. A narrative essay

    D. A descriptive

    7. The general characteristics expressed in this essay are?


    COMPARE and CONTRAST PRACTICE
    Student Name: ______________________________________ Date: _______________ Period: ___

    A. States a position and introduces a logical argument

    B. Logical supporting facts, details, explanations and examples

    C. Presents physical details of sight, sound, touch and taste

    D. Expresses thoughts and feelings in response to a personal experience

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