So you think you know Congress? Take our quiz.
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With job approval ratings in single digits, Congress is at record lows in public opinion. Is it because the nation's lawmakers are truly performing badly? Or is the institution – viewed by Founding Fathers as the preeminent branch – maligned and misunderstood? See how much you know about the Congress. Take our quiz! [Updated Jan. 26, 2015]
1. Why is the House of Representatives called 'the People's House?'
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The House was founded at the 1787 Constitutional Convention; the Senate was established by amendment in 1808. |
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The House was originally elected by the people. The Senate was not. |
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House members pay for their own parking. |
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Members of the House are seen as less senior than senators, therefore closer to the people. |
