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How are the Senate and the House of Representatives different?

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Answer: The Senate's members are chosen from an entire state, House members are chosen from local districts. Senate members have a six year term, House members have a two year term. Senate members are originally elected by state legislatures, House members are originally elected by voters.

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Another difference is who they represent. Senators represent their entire states, but members of the House represent individual districts.
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