Which of the Following Statements About the People Who Work

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the people who work for Congress is false?

• A) They include office clerks, assistants, and professionals who deal with media relations and draft legislation.
• B) There are a larger number of staffers for House members than for senators.
• C) The total number of staff members has increased dramatically since 1960.
• D) About half of the people employed in the Capitol Hill bureaucracy are personal and committee staff members.
• E) Some staffers maintain local offices in the member's home state or district.

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