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In which branch of the U.S. government do New York's U.S. Senators serve?
Accepted answers:
- the legislative branch
- Congress
- the Senate
- the U.S. Senate
Why this is the correct answer
New York's Senators Schumer and Gillibrand serve in the legislative branch, specifically within the U.S. Senate, which shares law-making power with the House of Representatives. Together, these two chambers form Congress, the branch of government responsible for writing and approving federal legislation.
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