AP gov must know committees Flashcards
Revisits bills to make sure they follow rules before they continue their process of being passed, check and balance of gov.
*In the house
Rules Committee
Regulates the amount of money government is spending; manages federal funds
*In the house
Appropriations committee
Keeps House workers in line to make sure they are only excising their permitted powers.
*In the house
Ethics committee
Handels the regulating of taxes bills for the government.
*In the house
Ways and Means Committee
Helps to come up with a plan for spending.
*In the house
House Budget Committee
Powers that are exercised outside the country, where/when to send out our troops, etc.
*In the senate
Foreign Relations Committee
As an example of a check and balance, this committee deals with interpretation of the constitution; constitutionality.
*In the senate
Judiciary Committee
Deals with weapons, protection, somewhat with troops, and more to deal with conflicts/resolutions.
*In the senate
Armed services Committee
Deals with the regulating of income/revenue vs. profits in order to avoid as much debt as possible.
*In the senate
Finance Committee
Helps come up with strategical ways to spend their money in order to get the most out of it and benefit the government as much as possible.
*In the senate
Senate Budget Committee