In the Two-Chamber Congress, Both Chambers Vote Individually on Bills

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the two-chamber Congress, both chambers vote individually on bills, and often the votes of the two chambers disagree. To reach consensus, the two chambers create which type of committee?

• A) conference committee
• B) standing committee
• C) joint committee
• D) select committee
• E) ad hoc committee

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