Which of the Following Statements About Parties in Congress Is

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about parties in Congress is FALSE?

A) The committee system in both houses of Congress is a result of the two-party system.
B) Assignment of individual members of Congress to committees is a party decision.
C) Only members of the majority party are allowed to take part in the election of the Speaker of the House.
D) Granting permission to transfer to another committee is a party decision.
E) Advancement up the committee ladder toward chair is a party decision.