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Official question #26US Citizenship Test
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
Correct answer
To more closely follow public opinion
Why
Representatives face election every two years, so they must stay close to what voters in their district think. Senators' six-year terms give them more distance from short-term public opinion.
Answer choices
- ATo more closely follow public opinion
- BBecause the House has fewer members than the Senate
- CBecause the President appoints them
- DTo save money on elections