Congressional standing committee chairs are still primarily chosen on the basis of ________, though this has weakened in recent years.
A. their ability to raise funds for fellow party members
B. partisan loyalty
C. their skill in controlling the legislative agenda
D. their ability to frame issues along party lines
E. seniority
Answer: E
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