Which of the Following Statements About Standing Committees Is Not

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about standing committees is not true?

• A) They have fixed jurisdictions and stable memberships that facilitate specialization.
• B) The seats on each of the standing committees is equally divided between the parties to foster a more cooperative legislative process.
• C) Committee membership is generally stable, but changes occur when legislators seize opportunities to move up to committees they deem more important and desirable.
• D) Members pursue committee assignments that allow them to serve special constituent interests as well as their own power and policy goals.

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