What Process Replaced the Practice of Joint Referral, Which Had

question 35

Multiple Choice

What process replaced the practice of joint referral, which had allowed bills to be referred for consideration to two House committees simultaneously, after it was abolished in 1995 by the 104^th Congress?

• A) placement in the hopper
• B) transfer to the standing committee
• C) assignment to a select committee
• D) referral to the lead committee
• E) allocation to the joint committee

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Definitions:

Corporate Veil

A legal concept that separates the actions and liabilities of a corporation from those of its shareholders or directors.

Corporate Property

Assets owned by a corporation, including real estate, intellectual property, and physical goods.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, reflecting a proportion of ownership in the company.

Corporate

Pertaining to a corporation, which is a legal entity recognized by law as separate from its owners and having its own rights, privileges, and liabilities.