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Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

Answer:

To more closely follow public opinion

Why this is the correct answer

House members serve two-year terms so they remain closely tied to the views and needs of their constituents. Frequent elections make representatives more responsive to shifts in public opinion. Senators serve longer terms, giving them more independence from immediate political pressures.

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