Which One of the Following Statements About the Seniority Principle

question 19

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 in the Republican Party.

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