Asked by Monica Kaufman on Sep 27, 2024

Why does the House typically have greater party unity than the Senate?

A) Representatives have more partisan constituents than senators.
B) House leaders have more organizational control over the actions of representatives
Than Senate leaders.
C) There is,in fact,no real difference in levels of party unity between the House
And the Senate.
D) Interest groups are less influential in the House than in the Senate.

Party Unity

The cohesion and collective discipline of members of a political party, often in the context of voting or supporting party policies.

House

In the context of government, refers to a legislative body or chamber within a bicameral legislature, often the lower house.

Senate

One of the two houses of the legislature in many countries, especially in the United States, responsible for making and passing laws.

  • Understand the procedural tactics and voting mechanisms within Congress to influence legislative outcomes.