How Has the Seniority System Been Altered When Choosing Chairs

question 57

Multiple Choice

How has the seniority system been altered when choosing chairs in congressional committees?

• A)Chairs are now elected by party caucus.
• B)Chairs now automatically assume their position by being the longest serving party member.
• C)The oldest member of each committee now becomes the chair.
• D)Chairs are no longer appointed by the leader of the majority party.
• E)Chairs are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

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