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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.1
How might the legislative process change if Senators were elected every two years instead of every six years?
House Representatives will gain significant influence over Senate decisions since they're elected at the same interval now.
Senators may become more responsive to immediate constituent concerns but also subject to shorter-term political pressures affecting long-term policy planning.
The Senate will become less productive due frequent election campaigns taking up their time and resources.
There will be a constant change in party majority leading to an unstable Senate body structure and decision-making process.
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AP US Government - 2.1 Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives
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