Why Do the Jurisdictions of Committees Matter

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why do the jurisdictions of committees matter?

• A) The party caucuses determine the jurisdiction of committees.
• B) Bills are drafted entirely in committees.
• C) Committee jurisdictions determine what bills are heard in what committee.
• D) Committees are the same between the House and Senate.
• E) Only standing committees hear legislation.

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Fresh Water

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Scarce Resource

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Unlimited Wants

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Good

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