One major difference between the House and Senate is the total number of members. As a result,
A) the House will spend much more time on a bill on the floor as opposed to the Senate.
B) the Senate is able to decide on the proper action on a bill quicker than the House.
C) a greater number of formal rules are needed to govern activity in the House.
D) House members must sit on more committees than senators.
E) a constitutional amendment has been proposed to increase the size of the House and to reduce the numbers in the Senate.

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With a much larger membership, the House requires a greater number of formal rules and regulations to govern activity and voting procedures. The Senate, on the other hand, relies more on the informal rules and precedents set by its longstanding traditions and customs.

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