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ahriuashd

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Which of the following descriptions more accurately describes the Senate as opposed to the House?
 
  a. It is a great debating society.
  b. It is responsive to local interests.
  c. It is attentive to detail.
  d. It is relatively impersonal.
  e. It limits debate strictly.

Question 2

Which of the following actions could the Senate take alone without participation by the House of Representatives?
 
  a. passing a bill to lower the drinking age
  b. increasing taxes on luxury cars
  c. confirming the president's choice of secretary of state
  d. lowering the highest marginal tax rate
  e. firing a cabinet member



firehawk60

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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c



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