Congress consists of elected representatives, many of whom serve on congressional committees. how does a person become chairman of a committee? a. popular vote among all members of congress b. longest serving committee member from the majority party becomes chairman c. all committee members vote to elect the committee chairman d. the vice president of the united states appoints committee chairs

B is the correct answer.

To become the Chair of a committee in Congress, you really just need to stay on the Committee for the longest and have your party win control of the House.

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.