Being a member of Congress has changed substantially in the last 200 years. For example, __________

a. by 1850, House turnover every two years was nearly 90 percent
b. members of Congress, early on, averaged 10 years of service
c. members of Congress received no pay through the early 1800s
d. to be a member of Congress was once a part-time job


Answer: d

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