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 \nTor FMore than half the members of Congressare women.  \nT or FCongress has the power to remove thepresident from office.  \nContents  \nThink About It!  \n1 The Way to Washington,D.C.  \nWho can serve in Congress,  \nand how do they get there?..  \n20n the Job  \nWhat are the duties of congresspeople?.......17  \n3 The People Speak  \nHow can you influence the votes of  \nsenators and representatives?...............254 Creating Our SystemHow has Congress changedsince it was created?...31New citizens  \nThe BIG Truth  \nTwo Senators per State?  \nIs it fair that each state has two senators?....36  \n5 The Changing Face of Congress  \nDoes Congress look like America?............39  \nKids in ActionGet Involved!.ResourcesGlossary.About the Author....  \n6","cbCaie2p9I9oEaCT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie2p9I9oEaCT","pdf",4125797,56,"English","# Find the Truth!\n## Contents\n# Think About It!\n## The Way to Washington, D.C.\n## Who can serve in Congress, and how do they get there?\n## In the Job\n## What are the duties of congresspeople?\n## The People Speak\n## How can you influence the votes of senators and representatives?\n## Creating Our System\n## How has Congress changed since it was created?\n## The Big Truth\n## Two Senators per State?\n## Is it fair that each state has two senators?\n## The Changing Face of Congress\n## Does Congress look like America?\n## Kids in Action\n## Get Involved!\n# Resources\n## Glossary\n## About the Author","[{\"question\":\"What does the book say about why the U.S. Congress matters to you?\",\"answer\":\"It states that Congress is central because only Congress can pass laws. 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