The Small Number of Senators, as Opposed to the Large

question 25

Multiple Choice

The small number of senators, as opposed to the large number of representatives, has allowed each senator to ________ over policy outcomes.

• A) exert individual influence
• B) remain mostly immune from party pressure
• C) have little influence
• D) mostly ignore
• E) exert party influence

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Definitions:

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