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Government Institutions — Test

Question 12 • Civics and Government

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

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

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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