Congressional Rules, Lobbyists, Budget & Operations

Question 1

How does congress ensure order in its proceedings?

Answer 1

Article 1 section 5 - empowered to organize & police itself

Question 2

Standing committee

Answer 2

Permanent

Question 3

Select committee

Answer 3

Organized to deal with a temporary matter

Question 4

Appropriations committee

Answer 4

Spending of federal dollars

Question 5

Joint committee

Answer 5

Members of both houses - fact find & raise awareness

Question 6

Conference committees

Answer 6

Work out differences between senate and house versions of a bill