In which of the following ways does the Senate differ from the House?
A. Its leader has more power to influence which legislation gets a vote than in the House.
B. It is harder to filibuster legislation than in the House.
C. It lacks a Rules Committee.
D. It has rules requiring germaneness, unlike the House.
E. The partisan cohesion of its parties is greater.
Answer: C
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