By and Large,partisanship Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

By and large,partisanship is

• A)irrelevant to the work of Congress.
• B)a huge source of both cohesion and division within Congress.
• C)relevant only in the context of local representation.
• D)important in lawmaking and representation but not in oversight.
• E)more important in foreign policy than in domestic policy.

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Definitions:

Matrilineal Descent

A lineage system where ancestral descent is traced through the mother's line rather than the father's.

Descent Group

A descent group is a social group whose members talk about common ancestry through either matrilineal or patrilineal lines, serving as a fundamental unit in the organization of societies.

Matrilineal Descent

A system of lineage in which the family lineage is traced through the mother's line.

Mother's Brother

In many cultures, the mother's brother holds a special status or role, often distinct from that of the father, reflecting particular kinship systems or social norms.