Which of the Following Groups Decides on the Committee Assignments

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups decides on the committee assignments and leadership positions within Congress?

• A) the national party organization
• B) the party caucus or conference
• C) constituency groups
• D) leadership political action committees
• E) There is no group that decides; committee assignments are based solely on seniority.

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