Which of the following statements about the committee staffers who assist members of Congress is LEAST accurate?
A. Committee staffers tend to be older and more experienced than a congressperson's personal staffers.
B. Committee staffers provide valuable expertise that helps members of Congress make better-informed decisions.
C. Though they are not elected officials, committee staffers nonetheless sometimes take an active hand in drafting federal legislation.
D. The average size of a Senate committee staff is about 50; that of a House committee staff, about 65.
E. Appointments to a committee staff are split equally between the majority and minority parties in Congress.
Answer: E
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