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Branches of Government: Legislative and Executive — Test

Question 1 • Principles of American Democracy

How does the majority party in the House of Representivies exercise power over a committee?

Answer
A
by appointing the chair and a majority of the members
B
by appointing the whip as a voting member of the committee
C
by preventing a committee from meeting
D
by rejecting the findings of the committee

Explanation

The majority party controls committee leadership and usually holds most seats on each committee. It exercises this power by appointing the committee chair and a majority of its members, allowing the party to influence which bills are considered and how the committee proceeds.

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