Of the Various Congressional Committees, Which Is the Last to Touch

question 45

Multiple Choice

Of the various congressional committees, which is the last to touch a piece of legislation before it is sent to the president to be signed or vetoed?

• A) select committee
• B) conference committee
• C) joint committee
• D) standing committee

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Definitions:

Endotracheal Tube

A tube inserted through the mouth into the trachea to maintain an open airway and facilitate ventilation.

Respiratory Distress

A condition characterized by difficulty breathing or shortness of breath that can be a result of various ailments including asthma, pneumonia, or cardiac conditions.

Thick Secretions

Viscous bodily fluids that may obstruct airways or complicate medical conditions, necessitating medical intervention.

Tenacious Mucus

A thick and sticky phlegm or secretion produced by the mucous membranes of airways, which is particularly difficult to clear.