Author Question: A congressperson adds an amendment to an education funding bill that would extend the school day ... (Read 43 times)

theo · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

A congressperson adds an amendment to an education funding bill that would extend the school day across the country to nine hours per day and cut teacher salaries by 30 percent. This type of amendment could be called a

a. rider.
b. logroll.
c. hyper amendment.
d. nongermane amendment.
e. killer amendment.

Question 2

What is the most important factor for members of Congress when seeking a particular committee assignment?

a. seniority
b. the district from which they were elected
c. how many bills they have sponsored over the past year
d. their relationship with the president
e. favorable media attention