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pane00 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Which permanent committee consists of both chambers of Congress, does not propose legislation, and is investigative in nature, focusing on issues of general concern?

a. conference committee
b. standing committee
c. joint committee
d. select committee
e. ad hoc committee

Question 2

What is the purpose of a conference committee?

a. an exploratory committee focusing on specific issues
b. a joint committee that sets the Congressional agenda
c. a joint committee used to resolve differences on a specific bill
d. a House committee that sets the rules and length of debate for all bills
e. a Senate committee that sets the rules and length of debate for all bills