What Is the Primary Purpose of a Conference Committee

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of a conference committee?

• A) to examine a national problem and recommend a course of action
• B) to review a bill that has just been introduced into Congress
• C) to conduct oversight into federal agencies and bureaucracies
• D) to resolve differences in the House and Senate versions of a bill

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Definitions:

Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs and salivation.

Meat Powder

A substance used in Pavlov's experiments that, when presented to dogs, would cause them to salivate, demonstrating classical conditioning.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

Discrimination

Unjust treatment or consideration of individuals based on characteristics such as race, age, sex, or disability.