Question

All of the following statements comparing the Senate and the House of Reps are correct EXCEPT:

A. there are fewer limits on debate in the senate than in the house
B. majority party leaders have less power in the senate than in the house
C. amendments to bills may be introduced more easily in the senate than in the house
D. senators are more likely to be policy specialists than are representatives
E. committee consideration of pending legislation is more easily bypassed in the senate than in the house

Answer 1

The incorrect statement when comparing the Senate to the House of Representatives is that senators are more likely to be policy specialists than representatives, which is the opposite of the actual situation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement "senators are more likely to be policy specialists than are representatives" (Option D) is incorrect when comparing the Senate and the House of Representatives. In fact, House members, due to their smaller constituencies and committee focus, tend to have the opportunity to become more specialized in particular policy areas. In contrast, Senators, because of their broader constituent base and multiple committee assignments, often deal with a wider range of issues and may not have the same level of specialization in policy as their counterparts in the House.