Question

on the news, a reporter says, \though the bill passed the upper house, the lower house rejected it.\ which of the following best represents what the reporter means? a the house of representatives and senate both passed the bill. b the senate passed the bill, but the house of representatives rejected it. c congress rejected the bill. d the house of representatives passed the bill, but the senate rejected it. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

In the US legislative system, the Senate is often considered the Upper House and the House of Representatives is the Lower House. The reporter said the bill passed the Upper House (Senate) but was rejected by the Lower House (House of Representatives).

Answer:

B. The Senate passed the bill, but the House of Representatives rejected it.