Which of the following statements about congress is not true?
a.) in the senate, seniority still plays a role as to who is appointed committee chairpeople
b.) in the house, rules on debate are more restrictive than in the senate
c.) senators have more committee assignments than house members
d.) senators have more ability to delay the passage of a bill than House members
e.) The incumbency return rate is higher in senate elections than in house elections
And you think ... ??
To determine which of the statements about Congress is not true, we need to analyze each statement individually.
a.) In the Senate, seniority still plays a role as to who is appointed committee chairpeople.
To determine the accuracy of this statement, you can look for information on the selection process for committee chairpeople in the Senate. Research the rules and procedures followed by the Senate when appointing committee chairs based on seniority. If it is true, this statement would be accurate.
b.) In the House, rules on debate are more restrictive than in the Senate.
You can find information on the rules of debate in both the House and the Senate by examining the relevant procedural manuals, particularly the House Rules and the Senate Rules. Comparing the rules of debate for each chamber will allow you to determine which chamber has more restrictive rules. If the statement is true, this statement would be accurate.
c.) Senators have more committee assignments than House members.
To determine the accuracy of this statement, research a list of committee assignments for senators and house members. Compare the number of committee assignments for each group to determine if senators typically have more assignments than house members. If this statement is true, it would be accurate.
d.) Senators have more ability to delay the passage of a bill than House members.
To evaluate the accuracy of this statement, look into the procedural powers granted to senators and house members. Assess whether one group has more tools at their disposal to delay the passage of a bill compared to the other. If the statement is true, it would be accurate.
e.) The incumbency return rate is higher in Senate elections than in House elections.
To verify the accuracy of this statement, analyze historical election data for both the Senate and the House of Representatives. By comparing the rates of incumbency return for each chamber, you can determine if the Senate generally has a higher rate than the House. If this statement is true, it would be accurate.
By conducting research and examining the information related to each statement, you can determine which one is not true based on the evidence you find.