Norms and Behaviors of Congress

Question 1

What are the 3 norms of behaviors of congress?

Answer 1

• Seniority
• Apprenticeship
• Comity

Question 2

What is Seniority in Congress?

Answer 2

• Succession to chair-ship

- The next senior member of party takes the vacancy in chair-ship

Question 3

What is Apprenticeship in Congress?

Answer 3

• Member of Congress are expected to serve as an apprentice

- Develop expertise in committee field

Question 4

What is Comity in Congress?

Answer 4

• Members are in session abide by formal manners
• Address remarks in 3rd person, not directly to person
• Use elaborate ways to say a persons name
• This is to Avoid members having conflicts against one another