A Committee Made Up of Members of Both Chambers of Congress

question 25

Multiple Choice

A committee made up of members of both chambers of Congress to conduct a special investigation or study is known as which of the following?

• A)standing committee
• B)select committee
• C)joint committee
• D)subcommittee
• E)membership committee

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Definitions:

New Yorker

A resident or native of New York City.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group over others, often resulting in prejudice and discrimination.

Outgroup Homogeneity

Outgroup Homogeneity is the tendency to view members of an outgroup as more similar to each other than they really are, often leading to stereotyping.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming an individual or group for problems or negative outcomes, often to divert attention from the real causes.