United StatesQuestion 26 (2025 list) · System of government
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
- aTo save money on government salaries
- bBecause the House has less work to do
- cTo give the President more control over them
- dTo more closely follow public opinionCorrect answer
Why?
Elections every two years keep representatives close to what voters think now. Senators serve six years, which gives the Senate more stability.
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