How many parts does the U.S. Congress have?

The U.S. Congress is structured into two distinct parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. This bicameral system was established in the U.S. Constitution, allowing for a separation of powers and a system of checks and balances within the legislative branch of the government. The Senate consists of 100 senators, with each state having two representatives, while the House of Representatives is made up of 435 members, with the number from each state based on its population.

This two-part structure is designed to ensure that both the interests of individual states (represented by senators) and the interests of the larger population (represented by House members) are considered in the legislative process. While the other options suggest differing numbers, they do not reflect the actual structure of Congress as defined by the Constitution.