The US House of Representatives is the lower legislative chamber of the US Congress, and one of the two houses that make up the US federal legislature. There are several synonyms that are commonly used to refer to the US House. One such synonym is "the House" or "the House of Representatives." Others include "the lower chamber," "the people's chamber," "the popular branch," and "the House of Congress." These synonyms are often used by politicians, journalists, and analysts when referring to the activities and members of the US House of Representatives.