Question

_______________ are long, detailed statements of the party's beliefs and goals that are written at the national conventions.

A. Party platforms
B. Legislative bills
C. Political missions
D. Agendas



In the House, the majority party does all of the following EXCEPT which one?
A. select the minority party leader
B. appoint committee chairmen and members
C. decide on the size of committees
D. set the agenda for major legislation

Answer 1

The answer to the first one is: party platform. It's a list of values and ideas supported by the party.

The answer to the second one is: select the minority leader. This would go against the idea behind the minority party: which is to check the actions of the majority party and criticize them - it would mean that too much power is in the hands of the majority party.