AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Chapter 10/11/12
Committees in Congress - KEY

1. The standard we are covering is SSCG10.

2. The responsibilities of Congressional Committees are to to research,

discuss, and revise every new bill.

3. The head of a Congressional Committee is called the chairperson.

4. Four types of Congressional Committees are:

a. standing
b. select
c. joint
d. conference

5. A standing committee is a permanent committee in a legislative body to

which bills in a specified-matter area are referred.

6. A select committee is a legislative committee created for a limited time

and for some specific purpose.

7. A joint committee is a legislative committee composed of members of

both houses.

8. A conference committee is a joint committee that meets to help House

& Senate members agree on the details of a proposed law.

9. Members of Congress are given top posts and the most desirable
committee appointments based on the seniority rule.