Which of the following statements is NOT accurate?

A. The seniority system favors members from one-party regions.
B. The seniority system is often attacked as being undemocratic.
C. Seniority is an unwritten rule, which is generally followed when
appointing committee chairs.
D. Seniority allows members to develop policy expertise.

D?

actually, A?

I think A is probably the best answer. I have no idea what your text says, though.

To determine which statement is not accurate, let's analyze each answer option:

A. The statement "The seniority system favors members from one-party regions" may or may not be true. To verify its accuracy, you would need to research the impact of the seniority system on members from one-party regions.

B. The statement "The seniority system is often attacked as being undemocratic" is generally accurate. Many critics argue that the seniority system does not promote merit-based selection and can hinder the progress and perspectives of younger or more innovative members.

C. The statement "Seniority is an unwritten rule, which is generally followed when appointing committee chairs" is also generally accurate. While seniority is not a formal rule, it is often considered a tradition or norm in many political systems, including the US Congress, when deciding on committee chairs.

D. The statement "Seniority allows members to develop policy expertise" is generally accurate. Through years of service and experience, senior members of legislative bodies have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of policy issues and establish expertise in specific areas.

Based on the analysis, it appears that option D is the most accurate statement among the options provided. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is not D, but one of the other options.