The seniority system provides that
A) members are awarded additional committee assignments in line with their seniority.
B) the committee member of the majority party with the longest continuous service normally becomes the committee chairperson.
C) members become party whips in order of seniority.
D) members of the House can be appointed to the Senate to fill vacancies.
E) the Speaker of the House is the member of the majority party with the longest continuous service.
Question -2-In 2003, the Supreme Court ruled that cross burnings are not protected by the First Amendment.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -3-After being reported by a committee, but before being sent to the House floor, bills are given to the ________ Committee, which defines the conditions under which the bills are to be considered by the House.
A) Appropriations
B) Joint
C) House Rules
D) Select
E) Ways and Means
Question -4-It is legal to prohibit only certain kinds of speech on a selective basis.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question -5-The job of a conference committee is to
A) originate appropriations bills.
B) reconcile House and Senate versions of a bill.
C) set the rules of debate for a bill.
D) determine the committee path of a bill.
E) override a presidential veto.
Question -6-The clear and present danger doctrine is a test that is used to define the point at which free speech loses First Amendment protection.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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