The Process of ______ Describes the Assignment of a Bill

question 25

Multiple Choice

The process of ______ describes the assignment of a bill to more than one committee, especially if the bill is large and complex.

• A)multiple referral
• B)dual legislation
• C)interactive consideration
• D)collective agency

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Definitions:

Uncertainty-Identity Theory

A social psychological theory suggesting that people join and identify with groups in order to reduce feelings of uncertainty about themselves and the world.

Social Identity Processes

The mechanisms through which individuals develop and maintain their social identity, including categorization, identification, and comparison with other groups.

Uncertainty

Uncertainty involves situations where the outcomes, probabilities, or implications are unclear, often leading to ambiguity and indecision.

Social Mobility Belief System

Belief that intergroup boundaries are permeable. Thus, it is possible for someone to pass from a lower-status into a higher-status group to improve social identity.