Final Exam: Why is senate the upper house Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is a constituent
A
A person that the congressmen represent
2
Q
Who are the constituents of the House
A
Members of their district
3
Q
Who are the constituents of the Senate
A
People of the state
4
Q
Why is the Senate the Upper House
A
- Higher constitutional requirements
- Longer term length
- More check on the president
- Larger size of constituency
- Political outlook towards constituents
