Asked by Fundi Madaza on Jun 14, 2024
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Conference committees are
A) permanent and involve members from both the House and the Senate.
B) temporary and are created to take up an issue that falls between the jurisdiction of existing committees,to highlight an issue,or to investigate a particular problem.
C) permanent and have the power to write and propose legislation.
D) temporary,involve members from both houses of Congress,and are charged with reaching a compromise on legislation once it has been passed by both the House and the Senate.
Conference Committees
are temporary committees formed to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill before it is sent to the president for approval.
Legislation Compromise
Legislation compromise refers to the process of finding a middle ground in legislative negotiations, where conflicting parties come to a mutual agreement to pass a bill.
- Explore the function of Congress in dealing with and scrutinizing national matters through select and joint committees.
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Rajesh BhatiaJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Conference committees are temporary and involve members from both the House and the Senate. They are formed to reconcile differences and negotiate a compromise on a bill that has passed both chambers. This compromise bill is then sent back to both houses for approval before being sent to the President to be signed into law.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the function of Congress in dealing with and scrutinizing national matters through select and joint committees.