The Appointive Power of the Presiding Officers Means That

question 29

Multiple Choice

The appointive power of the presiding officers means that

• A)the action of a committee on specific legislation is usually predictable.
• B)the presiding officers can use their power of appointment to reward friends and supporters.
• C)opponents of the presiding officers can be punished.
• D)all of these choices are true.

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