How Are Committee Chairs Selected in the House

question 25

Multiple Choice

How are committee chairs selected in the House?

• A) a subject knowledge test
• B) interviews to determine party loyalty
• C) joint decision of the majority and minority leaders
• D) seniority within the committee
• E) seniority within the party

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Definitions:

Fertile Ecosystems

Ecosystems with high levels of productivity and biodiversity, capable of supporting extensive food webs and numerous species.

Flowing-Water Ecosystem

A river or stream ecosystem.

River

A natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake, or another river.

Freshwater Wetlands

Areas of land covered by fresh water for part of or all of the year, characterized by distinct plant and animal communities.