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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Cubital

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Thoracic Cavity

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