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Seniority is important in Congress because it provides a better chance for individuals to become heads of important committees. This in no way necessarily helps voters. In fact seats in Congress that don't turn over are generally seats where the incumbent takes too much for granted.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoUnlike the President, who is restricted to two terms in office, a member of Congress can be re-elected many times. Members with seniority generally are given positions based largely on that fact alone.
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∙ 15y agoThe seniority system describes the practice of granting privileges to members of Congress who have served the longest. Those privileges range from choice of offices to choice of committee assignments, for example. Members with a longer term of service on a committee are assumed to be "senior" and have more power in the committee. Seniority is usually, but not always, considered when each party awards committee chairmanships, the most powerful position on a committee.
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∙ 16y agogiving leadership positions to the legislators who have served in Congress the longest.
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∙ 13y agoGives a member of the majority party with the longest uninterrupted service on a particular committee the leadership of that committee. Ohh yeaa
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Does the seniority system in congress is an effective way to select leaders?
Do you think that the seniority system in congress in an effective way to select leaders and ssing committee members? why or why not
Both houses of Congress are organized according to what system?
seniority
The seniority system in congress stablizes law Support or Refute?
Refute
What system gives most desirable assignments to members who have served longest in congress?
Seniority system! :)
Why was the seniority system created?
To combat the power of the Speaker of the House.
What are the advantages of the seniority system?
Its Good When It Comes Down to picking whos first...Seniority is very important in Congress. Under the seniority system, committee chairmanships and other influential positions are decided on the basis of how long a member has been in Congress. The seniority system was created to weaken the power of the Speaker of the House, which had become almost dictatorial. The system provides for an orderly hierarchy and ensures that committee chairmen are sufficiently experienced. Seniority also has its drawbacks: it limits the opportunities for talented young members of Congress to make their mark. Seniority also makes Congress less responsive to reform because power is concentrated in the hands of older, established members.
What arguments have been made for and against the seniority system?
An argument against seniority system in Congress is it gives hope younger lawmakers who otherwise wait decades to become chairmen.
What arguments have been made for and against seniority system?
An argument against seniority system in Congress is it gives hope younger lawmakers who otherwise wait decades to become chairmen.
Compared with the US Congress and most other state legislatures the seniority system in the Texas legislature is?
Limited
How are leaders selected in congress?
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.
What is committee membership based on in Congress?
Personal interests and seniority.
Is the seniority system illegal?
The seniority system is not illegal given that the discriminatory intent is not based on race, religion, national origin, gender, and color. The seniority system will be based only on the length of service of an employee.
