What Is an Advantage That Larger Committee Staffs Give Members

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is an advantage that larger committee staffs give members of Congress?

• A) more time to spend in Washington rather than in their home district
• B) more opportunities to pass legislation at the expense of having time to look at the details of the bills
• C) more media attention from the press
• D) better opportunities for fund-raising
• E) independent sources of information and expertise with which to challenge the president

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Definitions:

Ideologically Bound

Being closely attached or committed to a particular set of beliefs or ideology.

State Debts

The financial obligations incurred by the governments of individual states, often as a result of borrowing to fund public projects and services.

Speculators

Individuals or entities that invest in markets primarily to profit from fluctuations in asset prices, rather than from the intrinsic value or income of the assets.

Face Value

The nominal value or stated value of a financial instrument or currency, as printed or inscribed on it.