Appointing a Committee Member Based on Seniority Refers to the Practice

question 2

Multiple Choice

Appointing a committee member based on seniority refers to the practice of choosing the legislator who _____.

• A)is the oldest
• B)has served on the most committees
• C)has served the most terms in the legislature
• D)is the most distinguished
• E)has the most money

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Definitions:

Oldest

Referring to something or someone of the greatest age within a group or in a specified timeframe.

Mechanical Devices

Tools or machines made up of moving parts, designed to perform a specific mechanical function.

Cough

A common reflex action aimed at clearing the throat or respiratory passages of irritants, mucus, or foreign particles.

Sentence

A set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command.