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littleanan · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

The two most powerful committees in Congress are the House of Representatives

a. Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.
b. International Relations Committee and the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.
c. International Relations Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.
d. Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee.

Question 2

Which is the best description of a select committee?

a. A select committee is called together to handle issues that come up for a short period of time or to handle a particular investigation.
b. A select committee is established by a resolution of a chamber of Congress; it can conduct investigations and studies and consider legislation.
c. A select committee is continuously in operation to handle bills on a regular basis.
d. A select committee has members from both the House and the Senate.