House of Representatives

Definition

The House of Representatives is one half of Congress, which is the legislative branch of U.S. government. Representation in this body is based on each state's population.

Related terms

Congress: The legislative branch or law-making body of U.S. government composed by two houses - Senate and House Of Representatives.

Census: A count or survey conducted every ten years that determines how many seats each state gets in House Of Representatives based on their population size.

Bicameral Legislature: A type of law-making body with two houses or chambers, like the U.S. Congress which includes the Senate and House Of Representatives.