AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Committees in Congress KEY

1. The standard we are covering is SSCG10. 2. The responsibilities of Congressional Committees are to to research, discuss, and revise every new bill. 3. The head of a Congressional Committee is called the chairperson. 4. Four types of Congressional Committees are: a. standing b. select c. joint d. conference 5. A standing committee is a permanent committee in a legislative body to which bills in a specified-matter area are referred. 6. A select committee is a legislative committee created for a limited time and for some specific purpose. 7. A joint committee is a legislative committee composed of members of both houses. 8. A conference committee is a joint committee that meets to help House & Senate members agree on the details of a proposed law. 9. Members of Congress are given top posts and the most desirable committee appointments based on the seniority rule.