Which of the following statements about standing committees is not true?
A. They have fixed jurisdictions and stable memberships that facilitate specialization.
B. The seats on each of the standing committees is equally divided between the parties to foster a more cooperative legislative process.
C. Committee membership is generally stable, but changes occur when legislators seize opportunities to move up to committees they deem more important and desirable.
D. Members pursue committee assignments that allow them to serve special constituent interests as well as their own power and policy goals.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The case of Smith v. Allwright dealt with which of the following issues?
a) the elimination of at-large election systems b) the repeal of the poll tax c) women winning the right to vote d) the elimination of affirmative action e) the elimination of the white primary
The two types of interest groups are _____________ _____________, and _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
About one-third of the bills proposed in Congress receive full passage
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