Compared to Most Other Countries That Also Have Two Chambers

question 8

Multiple Choice

Compared to most other countries that also have two chambers in the legislative body, one significant characteristic of the U.S. Congress is that ________________________.

• A) the two legislative houses are about equal in power
• B) its members are better paid
• C) the U.S. Congress may remove the president from office
• D) it works at a rapid pace in enacting important legislation
• E) it has total control over the executive branch

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Definitions:

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, representing the earliest stage of embryonic development.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth.

Germinal

Pertaining to the initial two-week phase of prenatal development following conception.

Prenatal Development

The process of growth and development within the womb from conception to birth, encompassing various stages of embryonic and fetal development.