How are leaders selected in congress?

Answer 1

Committee leaders are selected by the parties. Leadership positions are given by seniority and the parties of the leaders usually reflect the party makeup of the house.

Answer 2

Committee leaders are usually selected according to seniority in Congress.

Answer 3

Technically, the whole group selects committee leaders, but in reality they are chosen by the parties. Seniority in the majority party is the main deciding factor.

Answer 4

There is a system of seniority in Congress. The men with the most power have been there the longest so they get the leadership roles.

Answer 5

By senority