The seniority rule routinely allocates first choice in committee assignments to majority party members who

a. have served the longest time in Congress.
b. have served the longest time in government, regardless of the branch.
c. are from the oldest states.
d. are the most senior in age.


a. have served the longest time in Congress.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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