How does the majority party in the House of Representatives exercise power over a committee?
A. by preventing a committee from meeting
B. by rejecting the findings of the committee
C. by appointing the chair and a majority of the members
D. by appointing the whip as a voting member of the committee

The majority party in the House of Representatives wields power over committees by appointing the chair and controlling the majority of the committee's members. This allows them to set agendas and prioritize legislative proposals. Ultimately, it enables the majority party to effectively influence the direction and decisions of the committee's work. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The majority party in the House of Representatives exercises power over committees primarily by appointing the chair and controlling a majority of the committee members. This enables them to set agendas, prioritize legislative measures, and influence committee decisions. Therefore, the correct answer is C: by appointing the chair and a majority of the members.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04