Congressional Committees

Congressional Committees

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9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of committee is permanent and deals with day-to-day business in Congress?

Back

Standing Committee

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This committee is where all tax bills originate.

Back

The House Ways and Means Committee

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary reason Congress is divided into committees?

Back

To make the legislative process more efficient

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What authority allows committee chairs to decide which bills are considered?

Back

Gatekeeping Authority

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a bill that doesn't receive a majority of votes in a committee?

Back

It dies in committee.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who had a significant impact on the structure of Congress in 1994?

Back

Newt Gingrich

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the Congressional Research Service?

Back

To perform unbiased factual research

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