Key Differences in Congressional Structure

Very Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Congressional Structure

In the context of the United States Congress, the structure and procedural rules of both the House of Representatives and the Senate present unique features that impact their legislative processes. Considering the differences in leadership roles, rules, and legislative priorities between the two chambers, which of the following statements accurately describes a key difference in the organizational structure of Congress?

The Speaker of the House holds more power over legislative proceedings than the Senate Majority Leader.

Senators serve longer terms than House members, which allows them to be less accountable to their constituents.

The House of Representatives has stricter rules on debate than the Senate, allowing for fewer amendments.

Both chambers operate under the same rules regarding the passage of legislation, leading to uniformity in law-making.

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