A Major Function of Subcommittees Is to __________

question 30

Multiple Choice

A major function of subcommittees is to __________.

• A) raise campaign funds for members
• B) initiate discharge petitions, when necessary
• C) return all bills to the House or Senate for deliberation
• D) screen bills with little chance of passage

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Definitions:

Toxic Assets

Financial assets whose value has fallen significantly and for which there is no longer a functioning market, making them difficult to sell without incurring a loss.

Initial Public Offering

The process by which a private company offers its shares to the public in a new stock issuance, often to raise capital.

"Wedge" Issues

Political or social issues introduced by a party or group to divide opponents or rally support by focusing on controversial matters.

September 11

A significant date in 2001 when terrorist attacks were carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States, targeting the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.