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In which branch of the U.S. government do Maryland's U.S. Senators serve?

Accepted answers:

  • the legislative branch
  • Congress
  • the Senate
  • the U.S. Senate

Why this is the correct answer

Maryland's senators, Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, serve in the U.S. Senate, which is part of the legislative branch of the federal government. Maryland's senators represent a state that borders the nation's capital, giving them an especially prominent role in federal policy discussions.

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