Even Though Committees Consist of People Who Bring Different Types

question 75

Multiple Choice

Even though committees consist of people who bring different types of knowledge to a collaborative group setting, they are often relatively ineffective in terms of making good use of all of their shared information. In large part, this seems to be because ____.

• A)there are always one or two people who dominate committee meetings
• B)people tend to focus on the knowledge and opinions they all have in common
• C)people tend to engage in self-censorship
• D)people do not like to disagree with committee leaders

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Definitions:

Congressional Assignments

The distribution of tasks, responsibilities, and roles to members of Congress, typically involving committee placements, leadership positions, and specific legislative duties.

Party Decline

The theory that political parties have become less influential and effective in political systems, particularly in guiding political action and mobilizing voters.

Grassroots Groups

are organizations that originate and operate at the local or community level, often mobilizing community members to effect change in public policy or social attitudes.

Party Bosses

Influential leaders in a political party who control votes and dictate appointments, often associated with a patronage and machine politics.