Which of the following statements best describes how the specialization of congressional committees has influenced the legislative process?
Transferring legislative responsibilities entirely to the executive branch has diminished the importance of committees, reflecting a trend away from specialized analysis.
The trend toward specialized committees has enabled members to develop deep expertise in specific policy areas, significantly enhancing legislative scrutiny and efficiency.
A reduction in the number of committees over time points to a trend of decreasing specialization and a more generalized approach to lawmaking.
A trend toward generalist committee assignments, where members address a wide array of unrelated issues, has largely replaced specialization in Congress.
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