The committee system is more important in the House than in the Senate because
A. the seniority system plays no role in the House and therefore committees must play a larger role
B. the Constitution mandates the type of committee structure in the House
C. committee members are appointed by the President
D. the House is so large that more work can be accomplished in committees than on the floor
E. the majority party in the House prefers to give priority to the work of the committees
Answer: D. the House is so large that more work can be accomplished in committees than on the floor
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