Congressional organization is influenced by all of the following except:
A) parliamentary rules of the House and Senate
B) presidential directives
C) political parties
D) the committee system
E) congressional staff

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Presidential directives do not directly influence congressional organization. While the president may propose legislation or veto bills passed by Congress, the internal organization and procedures of Congress are determined primarily by its own rules, political parties, committee system, and congressional staff. The parliamentary rules of the House and Senate also play a major role in shaping how legislation is considered and passed.

Congressional Organization Is Influenced by All of the Following Except