Question

question 5 of 10
a group of congress members is contacted by members of a committee who would like to submit a bill for a floor debate. the group reviews the bill as well as the current schedule of debates. after the review, the group decides that the bill is not important enough to justify a debate. the group refuses to schedule a debate, killing the bill.
which congressional group is most likely described in the passage?
a. a conference committee
b. the house ways and means committee
c. the committee of the whole
d. the house rules committed

Explanation:

The Committee of the Whole is a group in Congress that can review bills and decide on scheduling debates. Conference committees reconcile differences between House - and Senate - passed versions of a bill. The House Ways and Means Committee deals with tax and revenue - related matters. The House Rules Committee sets the rules for debate on the House floor. Since the group in the passage is reviewing a bill for floor debate scheduling, it is most likely the Committee of the Whole.

Answer:

C. The Committee of the Whole