Which of the Following Statements About Congress Today Is LEAST

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Congress today is LEAST accurate?

• A)Whereas committee seats were traditionally awarded based on merit, incumbents have managed to impose a strict seniority system on these appointments.
• B)The number of women and ethnic minorities in Congress increased during the second half of the twentieth century.
• C)For the past thirty years, the American public has been able to watch televised coverage of most House sessions.
• D)Partisan divisions have become more virulent within Congress.
• E)Congressional members report that it is becoming increasingly difficult for Congress to reach a consensus on important issues.

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