The Larger,more Heterogeneous Constituencies and Longer Terms of Senators Means

question 97

Multiple Choice

The larger,more heterogeneous constituencies and longer terms of Senators means that they are

• A) more attuned to the needs of groups and interests organized on a city or countywide basis.
• B) more likely to consider "new ideas" and are better able to act as the agents for groups and interests organized on a statewide or national basis.
• C) more likely to serve existing interests than to bring together new coalitions of interests.
• D) more likely to spend their time thinking about and running for re-election.
• E) more concerned about reapportionment than members of the House.

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