One major difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate is which of the following?
A. The House meets for a longer term each year.
B. The members of the House of Representatives were originally chosen by the state legislatures; senators were elected.
C. The House allocates seats by population; the Senate is composed of two members from each state.
D. The Senate chooses its own leader.
Answer: C
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