The short, 2-year terms in the House of Representatives were designed by the Framers of the Constiution to

a. make the Senate the more powerful of the two houses.
b. keep the House as close to the people as possible.
c. keep the House subordinate to the other branches of government.
d. ensure that incumbents would always have an advantage.

b. keep the House as close to the people as possible.

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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