Only 43 percent of Americans know which party controls the House and Senate

Only 43 percent of Americans know which party controls the House and Senate
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Pop quiz: Do Democrats or Republicans control the Senate? What about the House?

If you answered both correctly (without cheating), then congratulations: You're among the 43 percent minority of American adults who can do so, according to a new Pew survey.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.