Why Are Conference Committees Important

question 59

Multiple Choice

Why are conference committees important?

• A) Combined effort between the House and Senate is important to American government.
• B) They enable leaders of the House and Senate to meet.
• C) The Constitution mandates that all legislation be passed through conference committees.
• D) Differences between the House and Senate bills are resolved.
• E) The president is able to direct the content of legislation at this stage.

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