Asked by Ariadna Fernández on May 25, 2024

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The framers gave the power to introduce "money bills" to the House of Representatives but not
The Senate because they believed that

A) the Senate was too small in size to make good decisions about taxing and spending.
B) the chamber closest to the people should exercise greater authority over taxing and spending.
C) every state should not have equal influence over taxing and spending decisions.
D) taxing and spending were not important issues and the Senate should focus its attention on the country's most pressing problems.

Money Bills

Legislation specifically related to taxation or government spending, typically originating in a legislature's lower house.

House Of Representatives

One of the two chambers of Congress in the United States, whose members are directly elected by the people and represent individual districts.

  • Investigate the foundation within the Constitution and the historical development of specific practices and powers held by Congress.
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Cathey AugustineMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The framers believed that the House of Representatives, being the chamber closest to the people, should have greater authority over taxing and spending. Giving the Senate the power to introduce money bills would go against this principle. Therefore, the power to introduce money bills was given to the House of Representatives only.