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1pt Which statement describes a limitation on the authority of Congress to set the pay of its members?

O A. A majority of the Supreme Court must Cpprove any pay raise that Congress votes for itself.
O B. Congress can raise the pay for its members only if it first raises the federal minimum wage.
O C. Any increase in pay for members of Congress must be matched by equivalent increases for all federal emp
OD. Any pay increase Congress votes for itself cannot go into effect until after the next congressional election had taken place

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D. Any pay increase Congress votes for itself cannot go into effect until after the next congressional election had taken place.

Step-by-step explanation:

This is because of the 27th amendment, which decides how the congress is paid. Their votes for their pay do not go into effect until the next congressional election has taken place.

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