When designing the legislative branch, the Framers of the Constitution drew on their experiences with the British Parliament, which has two houses: the upper chamber, filled with representatives of the aristocracy, and a lower chamber, filled with representatives of the ordinary people. How do people often refer to the two chambers in the legislative branch? A. The House of Representatives is known as the “upper house,” and the Senate is known as the “lower house.”

B.
The House of Representatives is known as the “lower house,” and the Senate is known as the “upper house.”

C.
The House of Representatives is known as the “left house,” and the Senate is known as the “right house.”

D.
The House of Representatives is known as the “smaller house,” and the Senate is known as the “bigger house.”