Why are rules from the Rules Committee rarely defeated on the House floor?
What will be an ideal response?
There are two main reasons here. First, members of the majority party typically vote with their leaders on procedural votes, to a greater extent than on policy issues. This is at least in part because voters are less likely to care about procedural votes. Second, the House Rules Committee is sensitive to the wishes of the floor and unlikely to attempt a highly unpopular rule.
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Which of the following is an example of a whistleblower action?
a. leading a business interest group b. leaking confidential papers c. heading a cabinet department d. tallying congressional oversight complaints
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. steering committees. B. standing committees. C. joint committees. D. conference committees. E. select committees.