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ki77a [65]
3 years ago
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14. How is the parliament similar to the government in the United States of America?

History
1 answer:
blondinia [14]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

The United States Congress or U.S. Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States and consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Explanation:

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