The answer to this question is "Political Instability". This is believed to be the result as per the conflict theorists point out that a declining standard of living society is likely to result in political instability in the respective countries. more issues and conflict will arise due to this declining standard living in the society.
1. B. conference committee
This committee usually consist of senior members of the standing committee
2. A. Ways and means
This committee has the power create regulation regarding taxing, which considered a really prestigious position
3. C. Seniority system
The chairpersons usually consist of the senior one
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Are you looking for the source of this quote?
Thomas Jefferson has put this quote into the Declaration of Independence, but the final version of the quote was done by Benjamin Franklin.