Which of the Following Members Would Tend to Have the Highest

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following members would tend to have the highest level of legislative effectiveness?

• A) minority party member with a senior committee assignment
• B) majority party member with a party leadership post
• C) freshman member who focuses on fund-raising
• D) senior member who devotes a great deal of time to casework

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Definitions:

Ecological Niche

The role and position a species has in its environment, including all of its interactions with the biotic and abiotic factors.

Trophic Level

The position an organism occupies in a food chain, defined by the number of steps it is from the primary source of energy.

Community Structure

The composition and arrangement of the biotic component in a particular area, often considering the diversity and abundance of species.

Species Richness

The number of species in a community.