Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
house-of-representatives
Noun
/haʊs əv rɛprɪˈzɛntətɪvz/
Definition
The House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for making and passing federal laws.
Examples
- The House of Representatives passed a new healthcare bill last week.
- Each member of the House has a term of two years.
- The Speaker of the House is one of the most powerful positions in the government.
Meaning
It represents the interests of the citizens and is made up of representatives from each state, based on the population.
Synonyms
- lower house
- chamber of deputies
- legislative assembly
