Who Decides Which Committee Assignments Members of the House of Representatives

question 25

Multiple Choice

Who decides which committee assignments members of the House of Representatives receive?

• A) the Speaker of the House
• B) each party's own steering and policy committee
• C) the president selects for members of his own party, and either the House majority or minority leader selects for opposition members
• D) each party's National Committee
• E) each party's whip

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, including rent, salaries, and insurance, providing contrast to variable costs.

Operating Income

Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), calculated as gross income minus operating expenses, excluding non-operating income and expenses.

Variable Product Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production, such as materials and labor.

Total Fixed Overhead

The sum of all costs that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.