Senators Are Generally Less Likely to Take Directions from Their

question 40

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 must vote according to the directions of their leaders.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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