powers of Congress
type: Concept
narrower: seniority system

seniority system
type: Concept
definition: For many decades positions of authority in Congress were routinely given to the members who had served in the institution the longest. The practice of reserving power to the most veteran senators and representatives is known as the seniority system. [Source: Congress A to Z; Seniority System]
broader: powers of Congress
broader: congressional procedures

congressional procedures
type: Concept
narrower: seniority system

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: seniority system