Selection of Committee Chairpersons in Each Chamber of Congress Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

Selection of committee chairpersons in each chamber of Congress is most often based on which of the following?

• A) The party of the president
• B) Which party holds the majority in the chamber
• C) Seniority
• D) Balancing power between the two parties
• E) Longstanding traditions of assigning certain positions to members from certain districts or states

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Definitions:

Labor Relations

The field that studies the balancing of employer's interests with the rights of workers, and the laws and regulations affecting the employment relationship.

Labor Unions

Organizations formed by workers in various sectors to protect their rights, negotiate wages, benefits, and working conditions with employers.

Political Party

An organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions, that seeks to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.

Labor Party

A political party that advocates for the interests of the working class and supports labor unions, typically promoting policies like workers' rights, social welfare, and economic equality.