Question

Why did the framers of the Constitution grant the House of Representatives the most "power of the purse"?

A) The House had the most influence over the President.
Eliminate
B) The House was seen at being at odds with the Senate.
C) The House most often favored liberal financial policies.
D) The House most directly reflected the will of the citizens.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) The House most directly reflected the will of the citizens.

The US congress is divided between the Senate and The House. The Senate is the representative of that States interests and The House is the representatives of the people and represents what people want. Because of this, the Framers decided that the Congress, the representatives of the people should be in the control of public funds. This way it’s written:

“All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with amendments as on other Bills.”

— U.S. Constitution, Article I, section 7, clause 1

Answer 2

The framers of the Constitution grant the House of Representatives the most "power of the purse" because The House most directly reflected the will of the citizens (D). Initially understood as a "people's home," the parliament was entrusted with "the power of the purse."

EXPLANATION  

The strength of the purse applies to all laws that lead to federal spending, not just the US Federal Budget. Tax regulations and their allocations must come from parliament. The representatives must have been citizens of the United States for at least seven years and be at least twenty-five years old.  

 

Besides, representatives have to live in a state where they were chosen. Each representative has the right to be re-elected every two years. At present, the Board has 435 members. On the other hand, the Senate is designed to be a more deliberative legislative body. A Senator must be at least thirty years old and have been a citizen of the United States for at least nine years. Besides, he must live in a state where they are chosen. The Senator has a term of six years.

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KEYWORD: framers, congress, the house

Subject: History

Class: 7-9

Subchapter: Constitution