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Section 3: The House of Representatives. Chapter 5: Congress: The Legislative Branch. The House of Representatives. Main Idea
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Section 3: The House of Representatives Chapter 5: Congress: The Legislative Branch
The House of Representatives Main Idea The House of Representatives, with its frequent elections and regular reapportionment, is the more representative chamber of Congress. Its members carry out much of their work in committees.
The House of Representatives • Reading Focus • What are the key features of the House of Representatives and its membership? • What are some of the challenges that reapportionment and redistricting raise? • How is the leadership of the House organized? • What is the role of committees in the operation of the House?