Why is the House of Representatives sometimes referred to as "the people's house"?
a. Unlike the Senate, any American citizen can serve in the House of Representatives.
b. It was originally the only federal decision-making body elected directly by voters in the states.
c. The House was originally the only branch of government in which women could legally serve.
d. The American people tend to pay more attention to affairs in the House than in any other branch of government.
Answer: b
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