When the 2009 Omnibus Spending Bill Was Passed in Different

question 64

Multiple Choice

When the 2009 omnibus spending bill was passed in different forms in the House and Senate, the group of legislators from each chamber that met to resolve interchamber differences was known as a(n) __________ committee.

• A)standing
• B)ad hoc
• C)conference
• D)bicameral
• E)disagreement

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Definitions:

Common Goal

A shared objective or outcome that a group or team aims to achieve, fostering collaboration and unity among its members.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group harmony leads to incorrect or poor decision-making.

Self-Censorship

The act of censoring or restricting one's own speech, expression, or actions, often out of fear of reprisal or offending others.

Illusion of Unanimity

This refers to the misleading perception within a group that unanimous agreement exists, often due to the suppression of dissenting opinions and the pressure to conform.