How Does the Smaller and More Elite Nature of the Senate

question 23

Multiple Choice

How does the smaller and more elite nature of the Senate affect how senators vote?

• A)They are under greater peer pressure to vote as dictated by party leaders.
• B)Greater stature gives them greater freedom to vote according to their personal beliefs.
• C)Lesser stature means that their views are largely dictated by their constituents' views.
• D)They are little influenced by either constituents or colleagues.
• E)They can vote as they want, and then influence their constituents to agree.

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