Civics And Government: Social Studies Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every civics and government term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

House of representatives

The house of representatives is one of the two parts of the United States Congress, where elected officials called representatives make federal laws and speak for the people who live in their districts.

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