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House of representatives
/hˈaʊs ɒv ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntətˌɪvz/
/hˈaʊs ʌv ɹˌɛpɹɪzˈɛntətˌɪvz/House of representatives
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the lower legislative house of the United States Congress
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The House of Representatives has the authority to impeach federal officials for "high crimes and misdemeanors."
The legislature has two parts: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms and represent individual districts.
In many countries, the parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Congressional representatives are elected to serve in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
