Most Members of the House Attempt to Stay on Good

question 67

Multiple Choice

Most members of the House attempt to stay on good terms with the Speaker of the House because the Speaker

• A) has the authority to call all party unity votes.
• B) possesses the power of recognition.
• C) controls all committee assignments.
• D) approves all requests for logrolling.
• E) makes all decisions regarding how leadership PACs will distribute their funds.

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Definitions:

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or goal.

Optimistic Biases

The tendency to believe that we are less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events compared to others.

Pessimistic Biases

A cognitive tendency to anticipate negative outcomes or to view situations more negatively than they may actually be.

Easterners

Typically refers to individuals from East Asian cultures, often emphasizing values such as community, harmony, and relational interdependence.