All about the United States Congress, and why it's bicameral, and what bicameral means.

Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government #2 Crash Course Government and Politics

Premiered January 30, 2015
Bicameral Congress: Crash Course Government #2

Craig Benzine teaches you about the United States Congress, and why it's bicameral, and what bicameral means. Craig tells you what the Senate and House of Representatives are for, some of the history of the institutions, and reveal to you just how you can become a representative. It's not that easy. But an eagle gets punched, so there's that.

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Crash Course Government and Politics

Welcome to school without the classroom! Host Craig Benzine takes you through a tour of US government and politics.

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