Most of the Work on Legislation in Congress Is Done

question 32

Multiple Choice

Most of the work on legislation in Congress is done

• A)by committees and their respective subcommittees.
• B)on the floor of the House and Senate.
• C)by conference committees.
• D)by the president.
• E)by bureaucratic agencies.

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Definitions:

Union Dues

Fees paid by members to labor unions to support their activities, including collective bargaining, legal representation, and other member services.

Secret Ballot Elections

A method of voting that ensures privacy for voters, allowing individuals to make choices without disclosing them publicly, commonly used in elections and union representation votes.

Voluntary Agreements

Contracts or settlements reached by mutual consent between parties, often used in labor relations to resolve disputes or establish working conditions.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded in civil lawsuits, over and above actual damages, intended to punish the defendant for negligent or malicious conduct and deter future wrongdoing.