If you want to discuss the meaning of a word, it helps to know the difference between denotation and connotation. These two terms are easy to confuse because they describe related concepts. Additionally, both denotation and connotation stem from the Latin word notÄre, meaning âto note.â. The denotation of a word or phrase is its explicit or direct meaning.
I am a retired professor of math and computer science having taught for 36 years at a state supported university in Virginia. Two years is the length of a term in the US House of Representatives. There are no restrictions on how many times a representative can be re-elected.
A Senator is a member of the US Senate and is elected to six year terms. The Senate is the upper chamber of the US Congress. A Representative is a member of the US House of Representatives and is elected to two year terms. The House is the lower chamber of the US Congress. Congressman is a term often used in place of Representative, although the Senate and House are collectively known as Congress. Congress is a general term used for both senate and House of representatives. THere are 2 Senators from each state who serve 6 year terms. The number of reps from a state depends upon its population. They serve 2 year terms.