Question

1. primary source: u.s. constitution, article i, section 7

\all bills for raising money must begin in the house of representatives.\

why did the framers give this power to the house?
a. house members serve longer terms
b. house members are closer to the people
c. the senate controls spending
d. the president writes laws

standard: ss-9-gc-u-1
bloom’s level: analyze

1. primary source: u.s. constitution, article i, sections 2 & 3

house members serve two-year terms; senators serve six-year terms.

why did the framers design this difference?
a. the house needs less experience
b. the house reflects current public opinion
c. the senate has fewer powers
d. the house has more authority

Explanation:

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• Option A: House members serve 2 - year terms, Senators 6 - year; so A is wrong.
• Option B: The House is more directly elected (by districts), so closer to the people. Giving money - raising bills (taxation - related, affecting people) to the House makes sense as they are closer to the people's will.
• Option C: The Senate also has spending - related powers, so C is wrong.
• Option D: The President signs or vetoes laws, Congress writes laws, so D is wrong.

• Option A: Shorter terms don't mean less experience is needed; it's about responsiveness, not experience level.
• Option B: House members have 2 - year terms, so they face re - election more often, which makes them more responsive to current public opinion. Senators with 6 - year terms are more stable. This matches the Framers' design to have the House reflect current opinions.
• Option C: The Senate has significant powers (e.g., treaty ratification, judicial approval), so C is wrong.
• Option D: Both chambers have important authorities; the House doesn't have more authority overall, so D is wrong.

Answer:

B. House members are closer to the people

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