Which of the following statements about parties in Congress is true?

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All members of the House are allowed to take part in the election of the Speaker of the House. However, only members of the majority party usually have a realistic chance of being elected as Speaker. The minority party typically nominates one of their members as a symbolic gesture.

The other choices are incorrect:
A) Committee appointments are usually made by the Speaker of the House (for House committees) or the Majority Leader (for Senate committees), with input from party leaders and individual members. 
C) Granting permission to transfer to another committee can be done by the Speaker of the House, but it can also be done by the relevant committee chair or the party leadership. 
D) Advancement up the committee ladder toward chairmanship is determined by a combination of factors, including seniority, expertise, and party loyalty, but ultimately the decision is made by the party leadership in each chamber.

Which of the Following Statements About Parties in Congress Is