Compared to leaders in the Senate, which of the following is true of leaders in the House of Representatives?
A. They have more control over the agenda of the body than do the leaders of the Senate.
B. They must work closely with the other party's leaders to ensure success.
C. They are considered weak compared to other party leaders.
D. They hold more power than leaders in true "party government" legislatures.
E. They need to overcome the unusual power of individual members.
Answer: A
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