Author Question: Explain the selection and responsibilities of committee chairs. What will be an ideal ... (Read 59 times)

Melani1276 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Explain the selection and responsibilities of committee chairs.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The New Deal coalition fell apart after nearly four decades of political control with the movement of __________ from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.

a. urbanites
b. Catholics and Jews
c. Asians and Hispanics
d. Southern conservatives

k2629 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Note that seniority plays a larger role in the selection of committee chairs in the Senate than it does in the House.
2, Explain why committee chairs are the most important influencers of their committees' agendas.
3, Explain the role chairs play in scheduling hearings, hiring staff, appointing subcommittees, and managing committee bills when they are brought before the full house.

Answer to Question 2

d