Which of the following is an example of the distributive theory of committees?
a. Because of his background in finance, a member is appointed to the Financial Services Committee.
b. A member on the Public Works Committee fights for a new water treatment plant in her district.
c. A Republican on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee investigates a scandal in the Secretary of State’s office
d. A small business owner lobbies to join the Small Business Committee because of his personal experiences with this issue.
b. A member on the Public Works Committee fights for a new water treatment plant in her district.
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