Which of the Following Wields the Most Influence in Congressional

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following wields the most influence in congressional decision making?

• A) the president
• B) the Speaker of the House
• C) the constituency
• D) interest groups
• E) congressional staff

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Definitions:

Muslim Dynasties

Historical ruling families and lineages in the Islamic world that established and governed empires and kingdoms across different periods and regions.

Seljuk

A medieval Turkic dynasty that controlled a vast area extending from the Hindu Kush to eastern Anatolia and from Central Asia to the Persian Gulf.

Ottoman

Relating to the Ottoman Empire, a vast and powerful empire founded in the late 13th century by Osman I and lasting until the early 20th century.

Abbasid Caliph

The ruler of the Abbasid Caliphate, an Islamic dynasty which ruled much of the Muslim world from the mid-8th to the mid-13th century, renowned for its cultural, scientific, and intellectual contributions.