Committees in Congress - Leg. Branch

Question 1

most bills die in __________.

Answer 1

committee

Question 2

in congress, the chairmen is chosen by ___________.

Answer 2

seniority

Question 3

majority party has ______ _______ on each committee.

Answer 3

majority of seats

Question 4

division of standing committed that do most of the work

Answer 4

subcommittee

Question 5

committees set up for a specific purpose for a certain period of time

Answer 5

select committee

Question 6

select committees investigate ______ _______ or possible wrong doing.

Answer 6

current issues

Question 7

committee composed of members from both houses. most are permanent.

Answer 7

joint committee

Question 8

a temporary joint committee that meets to resolve differences in bills between house and senate versions.

Answer 8

conference committee

Question 9

Bill must be ____ in both houses to become law.

Answer 9

identical.

Question 10

Permanent committees to which all related bulls are sent for examination

Answer 10

standing committee