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Card 16

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How independent are US committees?

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Card 17

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How did Woodrow Wilson describe committees in 1885?

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Card 18

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What is 'seniority rule' and how is it criticised?

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Card 19

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How has the committee chair selection process become more democratic?

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Card 20

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What are the powers of the committee chair?

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Card 21

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How is the membership of a committee decided?

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Card 22

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How does a committee operate within the legislative process?

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Card 23

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What is 'pigeonholing'?

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Card 24

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How are committees a 'sieve'?

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Card 25

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What powers do hearings have?

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