Which One of the Following Statements About the Seniority Principle

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about the seniority principle is MOST accurate?

• A) The seniority principle is based on the length of time the member has spent in Congress.
• B) Because of seniority, committee chairs exercise absolute power over their committees.
• C) Seniority is no longer absolute in the selection of committee chairs, but it is usually followed.
• D) Seniority is no longer used at all in the choice of committee chairs.
• E) Seniority is used in the Democratic Party, but not the Republican Party.