Standing committee chairmen/women’s power over legislation rests in their ______.
a)relationships with party leaders
b)ability to set the agenda within the committee
c)technical expertise
d)use of the filibuster
A filibuster is a political procedure where one or more members of parliament or congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision being made on the proposal.
The greatest importance of standing committees is that they increase congressional power by allowing detailed analysis and modification of legislation.\
Hence power of chairperson of standing committee rests in their use of the filibuster
Correct Ans - D
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