The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction Was Unique Among

question 56

Multiple Choice

The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction was unique among joint committees because it

• A) included members of both the House and the Senate.
• B) had the power to write and report legislation.
• C) was created as a permanent committee.
• D) only included members of the House of Representatives.

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