Why did the framers of the Constitution grant the House of Representatives the most "power of the purse"?
C. The House most directly reflected the will of the citizens.
D. The House most often favored liberal financial policies
A. The House was seen at being at odds with the Senate
B. The House had the most influence of the President
C. The House most directly reflected the will of the citizens.
The framers of the Constitution granted the House of Representatives the most "power of the purse" for the following reasons:
A. The House was seen as being at odds with the Senate: The House of Representatives was designed to represent the interests of the general population more directly compared to the Senate, which represented state governments. By granting the House the power to control spending and taxation, the framers sought to ensure that the popular will was represented in financial matters.
C. The House most directly reflected the will of the citizens: The House of Representatives is elected directly by the people, with members serving two-year terms. This frequent turnover and direct election process made the House more responsive to the changing will and concerns of the citizens. By giving the House the power of the purse, the framers recognized its unique capacity to represent the interests of the people in determining how public funds are allocated.
Therefore, both option A and option C are accurate reasons for granting the House of Representatives the most "power of the purse."