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What system gives most desirable assignments to members who have served longest in congress?
Seniority system! :)
What does the seniority system do for congress?
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.
What is seniority rule?
Seniority rule is the tradition on the senate in which the chair of a committe is given to the most senior majority senator on that committee
What system gives the member of the majority party with the longest uninterrupted service on a particular committee the leadership of that committee?
The system that grants leadership of a committee to the member of the majority party with the longest uninterrupted service is known as "seniority." This practice is commonly observed in the United States Congress, where seniority is used to determine committee chairpersons and other leadership roles, reflecting the belief that longer-serving members have gained valuable experience and knowledge.
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.
The senority system in congress means what?
those who have seved the longest
Who had the longest term of president of Indian national congress?
sonia gandhi
As it works in both the Senate and the House today the seniority rule almost certainly guarantees that the?
member of the majority party who has served on a committee for the longest period of time is that committee's chairman
Which article is the longest and most detailed in the constitution?
The, second column is the longest in the United States Constitution
What is the president pro tempores responsibility?
The president Pro-tempore of the Senate is a voting member of the Senate and so has the responsibility to legislate wisely and effectively as do all Senators. The Pro-tem by tradition is longest serving majority Senator and so gets to pick his committee assignments and would typically have developed a power-base that he should use responsibly.
Longest serving committee member from the majority party usually becomes the what?
People should be looking in their book and not online!
How long did john dingell serve the house of representatives in the 110th congress?
is the longest serving member of the 110th congress...served for 26 terms.
