2 The framers of the United States Constitution created a legislative system that is bicameral. However, it is not just bicameral; the framers also established two houses of distinctly different character and authority. (2006 Test, #4) a. Discuss two reasons why the framers created a bicameral legislature. b. Identify one power unique to the House of Representatives and explain why the framers gave the House that power. c. Identify one power unique to the Senate and explain why the framers gave the Senate that power.

2 The framers of the United States Constitution created a legislative system that is bicameral. However, it is not just bicameral; the framers also established two houses of distinctly different character and authority. (2006 Test, #4) a. Discuss two reasons why the framers created a bicameral legislature. b. Identify one power unique to the House of Representatives and explain why the framers gave the House that power. c. Identify one power unique to the Senate and explain why the framers gave the Senate that power.