Which of the Following Statements About Parties in Congress Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about parties in Congress is FALSE?

• A) The committee system in both houses of Congress is a result of the two-party system.
• B) Assignment of individual members of Congress to committees is a party decision.
• C) Only members of the majority party are allowed to take part in the election of the Speaker of the House.
• D) Granting permission to transfer to another committee is a party decision.
• E) Advancement up the committee ladder toward chair is a party decision.

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