The seniority system
A.) is a formalized way to pick committee chairs in the Senate but not in the House
B.) is considered antiquated and has not been in use since the 104th Congress
C.) has been overruled by floor votes in both houses in the last two sessions of Congress
D.) Does not always mean that the person with the most tenure will be chair
Ans: D.) Does not always mean that the person with the most tenure will be chair
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