Author Question: Although Democrats and Republicans often appoint party activists and financial contributors to ... (Read 34 times)

Frost2351 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Although Democrats and Republicans often appoint party activists and financial contributors to agencies in the executive branch in return for their support, they do so only when the appointees are qualified for the positions.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A newly elected member of Congress is attending her first party conference (or party caucus). What will occur there?

a. All the members of a political party in the House or Senate will meet to select its leaders and approve committee assignments.
b. Party members will debate ways to close the bipartisan divide between Republicans and Democrats in Congress.
c. Party members will react against the legislative objectives for the upcoming session of Congress.
d. The members of the minority party in the Senate will select the president pro tempore.