QUESTION 17 Committee Chairs in Congress are selected By seniority regardless of whether their party is in the majority or not. It is simply a matter of age Are chosen by lottery Are appointed by the President Are selected by seniority according to their being members of the majority party QUESTION 18 The political party with the majority of seats in Congress Also holds the majority of seats on each committee and subcommittee Has no effect on the majority of seats on each committee and subcommittee, they are chosen by lottery Has no effect on the majority of seats on each committee and subcommittee as they are chosen strictly by seniority, Party identification membership does not matter Has no effect on the majority of seats on each committee and subcommittee as they are appointed by the Attorney General QUESTION 19 By tradition, the choice of the vice-presidential nomination rests with: Delegates to the national nominating convention Congressional leaders The Presidential Nominee Electors from the Isle of Staten