Most of the Legislative Work of Congress Is Performed by

question 5

Multiple Choice

Most of the legislative work of Congress is performed by

• A)the standing committees and their subcommittees with jurisdiction over particular policy areas.
• B)the joint committees chosen to coordinate actions between the two chambers of Congress.
• C)the select committees chosen to study special problems on a temporary basis.
• D)the steering committees that decide how the party stands on particular bills.
• E)party leaders in both chambers.

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Definitions:

Civic Activities

Activities designed to involve citizens in the political process or community service, aimed at improving communities through volunteer work, political participation, and other forms of civic engagement.

Public Rituals

Ceremonial acts or events conducted in public spaces, often with historical, cultural, or religious significance, serving to reinforce collective identities and social norms.

Colonial Assemblies

Elected bodies in the American colonies that represented colonial settlers, making local laws and decisions, often in conflict with appointed colonial governors.

British-Appointed Officials

British-Appointed Officials refers to persons appointed by the British government to administer and govern territories within the British Empire.