Senators Are Generally Less Likely to Take Directions from Their

question 52

Multiple Choice

Senators are generally less likely to take directions from their leaders than House members because

• A)senators are prohibited by their state legislatures from taking orders from others.
• B)senators think of themselves as being equals and are only willing to be led by persuasion.
• C)senators are more highly paid than House members and are thus immune from financial threats.
• D)House rules mandate that all party members on major bills vote according to the directions of their leaders.
• E)All of these answers are correct.

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