The Jurisdiction of Standing Committees

question 1

Multiple Choice

The jurisdiction of standing committees

• A)is related to a specific geographic region.
• B)is defined by the subject matter of legislation, which often parallels the major cabinet departments or agencies.
• C)is determined by the different political parties.
• D)often overlaps with the jurisdiction of select committees.

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Definitions:

Lithifies

The process by which sediments are compacted and cemented into solid rock, typically over geological time scales.

Sedimentary Rock

Rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediments, often containing fossils and layers that record Earth's history.

Loose Sediment

Unconsolidated particles of rock, soil, or minerals deposited by water, wind, or ice.

Sediment Production

The process of generating material, like sand, silt, and clay, that can be transported by water, wind, or ice, and deposited as sediment.