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Why do PAC contributions tend to reflect the committee assignments of members of Congress?
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Because people try to legislators off based on what type of legislation they can advance to benefit them.
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How are standing committee members chosen?
At the beginning of each new session of Congress, members of both parties decide how many members of each will be assigned to the committee. Members of Congress express their preferences for committee assignments and the whole body votes on the final committee makeup.
System that gives most desirable committee assignments to members of congress who have served the longest?
Seniroity and/or Patronage.
Who would most likely receive the committee assignments of their choice?
members from the majority party who have been in congress for many years
How are members of congress assigned to committees?
The two main political parties in the House and Senate assign Members to committees, using a three-stage process. * Stage One - Member requests: At the beginning of a new Congress, Members request assignments to the committees they prefer. The incumbent Members (those who are not new) usually keep the committee assignments they have because they have expertise and seniority. * Stage Two - Party approval: Each political party uses a committee in charge of committee assignments to recommend assignments. This committee on committees matches the Member requests with available committee seats, prepares and approves an assignment slate for each committee, and submits all slates to the full party for approval. The full party meets to approve the recommendations. * Stage Three - Full Chamber approval: Each committee (now made up of members from each political party) submits its slate to the full Chamber for approval. When a committee member resigns or is assigned to another committee, all of Congress is notified.
How many members of Congress are there in New York?
Varies based on committee assignments, chairmanships and whether assemblyman is in majority.
Who usually receives the most important congressional committee assignments?
loyal party members and long time members
What kind of committee includes members from both houses of congress?
You would call it a Joint Committee....
Why are the house members more concerned about their committee assignments than the senators?
because they're assigned
Why are the house members are more concerned about their committee assignments than are senators?
because they're assigned
Special committee composed of members of both houses of congress is called?
A Joint committee
What committee investigates allegations of misconduct by members of congress?
the Ethics Committee.
Members of congress seek committee assignments based on what?
Its based upon four things. 1) their own interests or expertise 2) the power and influence the position brings. 3) reelection incentives. 4) opportunities for pork
