Senators are generally less likely to take directions from their leaders than House members because

A. senators are more highly paid than House members and are thus immune from financial threats.
B. House rules mandate that all party members on major bills vote according to the directions of their leaders.
C. senators think of themselves as being equals and generally expect to have more autonomy.
D. senators are prohibited by their state legislatures from taking orders from others.
E. All of these answers are correct.

Answer: C