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1. United States Congress

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   The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States. Established by Article I of the Constitution, it is vested with the legislative powers of the federal government. The Congress is composed of two distinct chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. This structure reflects a deliberate compromise between the needs of populous states and those with …

2. United States Senate

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   The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States. It shares legislative power with the House of Representatives, though the Senate possesses unique powers, most notably the advice and consent authority over treaties and presidential appointments. Senators serve six-year terms, staggered in such a way that approximately one-third of the Senate is up for election every two year…