The role of party leaders in voting ______.
A. is absolute because they can threaten members who do not follow the party line
B. is quite minimal as members closely follow the interests of their districts to maximize their chances of winning reelection
C. is constructing legislative packages members feel comfortable supporting and if they succeed no persuasion is necessary
D. matters much more in the Senate than in the House because there are fewer legislators
Answer: C
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