For example, key policy decisions are made by the leaders in some Congresses, by a policy committee in others, and by the majority party members in yet others. Candidates for most federal legislative seats are nominated through partisan political processes and chosen in partisan elections. The political party that wins a majority of seats in each legislative body also wins the right to pick the leaders of that body, and often the staff. Is this issue consistent with the legislator's previous votes on related matters, and with his or her political and economic philosophies. Every interested citizen usually has the opportunity to offer inputs and express opinions at various stages of the process.
Public comments are welcome.