Which of the Following Statements About Legislative Committees Is NOT

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about legislative committees is NOT true?

• A) In a parliamentary system, legislative committees have less power and influence than committees in a presidential system.
• B) Congressional committees can delay and influence legislation in the United States.
• C) Interest groups assert more influence on the Canadian standing committees than on American Congressional committees.
• D) In both the presidential and parliamentary systems, committees function as forums for debate.

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