The Difference Between The House & The Senate: Civics 101

OCCUPY!: An Unfinished Uprising · Oct 18, 2022 · 31m

Tuesday, October 18th, 2022

We're sharing an episode of Civics 101 from New Hampshire Public Radio.

The House and the Senate have mostly the same powers: they both propose and vote on bills that may become law. So why does the House have 435 members, and the Senate have 100? Why does legislation have to pass through both sides, and what kinds of power do each have individually? And finally: what role do you, as a voter, play in ensuring that Congress, and your Congressional delegation, is working in your best interests?

This episode features the opinions of former staffers from both chambers…