It is often difficult for congressional party leaders to control rank-and-file members of Congress because

A. members of Congress have independent electoral bases in their districts and states.
B. members of Congress receive the vast bulk of their campaign funds from nonparty sources.
C. members of Congress don't spend much time in Washington.
D. Options A and B are true.
E. None of the above is true.


Answer: D. Options A and B are true.

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What will be an ideal response?

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