In both the House of Representatives and the Senate, which of the following typically plays a role in determining congressional committee chairpersons?
A. The number of legislations drafted by a particular committee
B. The number of issues dealt with by a particular committee
C. The procedure followed to bring the matter under consideration to a vote
D. The length of continuous service on a particular committee
E. The duration of a debate held for the purpose of preventing action on a bill
Answer: D
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What percentage of the popular vote did George Wallace win in 1968?
a. 29 b. 34 c. 48 d. 14 e. 5
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A. Northwest Ordinance of 1787 B. Civil Rights Act of 1964 C. Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 D. No Child Left Behind Act of 2001