Why Did the Founders Believe That,as Set Forth in the Constitution,the

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why did the Founders believe that,as set forth in the Constitution,the Senate would be more responsive to national interests than the House?

• A) All states were equally represented.
• B) Senators were indirectly elected and served longer terms.
• C) Senators were popularly elected.
• D) The Senate had more constitutional authority than the House.
• E) All bills would originate in the Senate.

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