Who Decides the Number of Subcommittees and Their Jurisdictions in the Senate

question 4

Multiple Choice

Who decides the number of subcommittees and their jurisdictions in the Senate?

• A) Committee chairs consult with majority party committee members before making decisions
• B) Majority party committee members vote
• C) The entire Senate votes to approve every subcommittee at the start of each congress
• D) None of the above

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