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How are committee chairs appointed in Congress under political party control?
How are committee chairs appointed in Congress under political party control?
- Based on seniority and party loyalty. (correct)
- By random selection from the eligible members.
- Exclusively based on seniority.
- Solely on the basis of their fundraising abilities.
Which chamber of Congress has typically experienced stronger party control?
Which chamber of Congress has typically experienced stronger party control?
- Both chambers have equal party control.
- The Senate
- Party control fluctuates evenly between the chambers.
- The House of Representatives (correct)
What is the role of party organizations and leaders in Congress?
What is the role of party organizations and leaders in Congress?
- To ensure members' adherence to party policies and platforms. (correct)
- To select candidates for upcoming elections.
- To manage the logistical operations of congressional offices.
- To encourage bipartisan cooperation on all legislative matters.
What did Newt Gingrich's "Contract with America" exemplify?
What did Newt Gingrich's "Contract with America" exemplify?
How was the appointment of committee chairs affected under Newt Gingrich's leadership?
How was the appointment of committee chairs affected under Newt Gingrich's leadership?
Flashcards
Political Party Control
Political Party Control
The influence political parties have over congressional members and their adherence to party policies.
Committee Chairs
Committee Chairs
Members of Congress appointed to lead committees, often based on party loyalty rather than seniority.
House of Representatives Leadership
House of Representatives Leadership
The organizational structure of the House where a strong Speaker often represents the majority party's interests.
Newt Gingrich
Newt Gingrich
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Contract with America
Contract with America
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Study Notes
Political Parties in Congress
- Political parties in Congress have organizations and leaders who encourage members to follow party policies and platforms.
- Party control is typically stronger in the House than in the Senate.
- Committee chairs are appointed based on party loyalty, as well as seniority.
- A strong Speaker of the House can prioritize the majority party's interests over the institution's overall well-being.
- Republican Speaker Newt Gingrich, in the 1990s, promoted the "Contract with America" aimed at reforming the American government.
- During Gingrich's speakership, committee chairs were selected based on party loyalty instead of seniority.
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