4.13 Committees in Congress

Which type of committee works out differences in a bill between the House and the Senate?

• Joint

• Standing

• Select

• Conference

Which type of committee is the one that is only created for one term for specific issues?

• Joint

• Standing

• Select

• Conference

Congresspeople serve on different committees because

• They have different interests

• They can claim credit for accomplishing things

• They meet the needs of their constituents

• There's very little work to be done

True or False: A bill (proposed law) MUST make it out of the committee to even be CONSIDERED in the full chamber.

• True

• False

Why do caucuses exist in Congress?

• To blow your nose

• To unite Congresspeople with common interests

• To manage Congress' money

• To hold debates

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