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Temka [501]
3 years ago
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Why are Representatives terms of office are shorter than Senators?

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2 answers:
lapo4ka [179]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

To guarantee senators' independence from short-term political pressures, the framers designed a six-year Senate term, three times as long as that of popularly elected members of the House of Representatives. Madison reasoned that longer terms would provide stability

frez [133]3 years ago
7 0
To guarantee senators' independence from short-term political pressures, the framers designed a six-year Senate term, three times as long as that of popularly elected members of the House of Representatives. Madison reasoned that longer terms would provide stability.
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