Which of the following congressional committees investigate issues, recommend actions, or provide a compromise to conflicting versions of bills?Standing CommitteesJudicial CommitteesJoint/Conference CommitteesSelect Committees

Most of the legislative work of Congress is performed byMultiple Choicethe standing committees and their subcommittees with jurisdiction over particular policy areas.the joint committees chosen to coordinate actions between the two chambers of Congress.the select committees chosen to study special problems on a temporary basis.the steering committees that decide how the party stands on particular bills.party leaders in both chambers.

When the House and Senate pass different versions of a bill, the differences are resolved by aMultiple Choiceselect committee.joint committee.rules committee.standing committee.conference committee.

Most of the work on legislation in Congress is doneMultiple Choiceby committees and their respective subcommittees.on the floor of the House and Senate.by conference committees.by the president.by bureaucratic agencies.

What is the main role of a committee in Congress?A.To review a bill based on its subjectB.To overturn vetoes by the presidentC.To draft and introduce new legislationD.To manage elections within a specific stateSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following is true of bills that emerge from committee with the full support of the committee members?Multiple choice question.They are required to undergo a full debate on the floor.They are typically passed by an overwhelming majority.Members typically want to give the bill a close look before voting.They are usually treated with distrust by those not on the committee.