As in the U

question 32

Multiple Choice

As in the U.S. Congress, what is the purpose of a conference committee in the Texas legislature?

• A) It is a committee in which members of both houses meet informally with the governor's representatives to set the agenda for an upcoming session.
• B) It is a committee designed to make differing House and senate versions of the same bill identical.
• C) It is the committee that establishes the rules for floor debate in the House.
• D) It is another name for a standing committee.
• E) It is used by each political party to develop its legislative strategy before each session.

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Definitions:

Skills Gap

The difference between the skills required for a job and the skills possessed by the workforce.

Human Capital

The aggregate of talents, insights, and invisible resources owned by people that have the potential to generate economic profit for the workers, their employers, or the community they live in.

Automation

The use of technology and machinery to perform tasks without human intervention, often improving efficiency.

Human Capital

The collective skills, knowledge, and other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for themselves, their employers, or their community.