Which Is the Best Description of a Select Committee?​

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which is the best description of a select committee?​

• A) ​A select committee is called together to handle issues that come up for a short period of time or to handle a particular investigation.
• B) A select committee is established by a resolution of a chamber of Congress; it can conduct investigations and studies and consider legislation.
• C) ​A select committee is continuously in operation to handle bills on a regular basis.
• D) A select committee has members from both the House and the Senate.

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Definitions:

Global Climate

The overall patterns of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and seasons on a planet-wide scale.

Glaciers

Massive, moving bodies of ice that form on land through the accumulation and compaction of snow.

Tide

The periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Rapid Erosion

The quick removal of soil and rock from the Earth's surface by natural processes like flowing water or wind.