Question

question 31 (multiple choice worth 3 points)
(02.02r lc)

which type of committee is temporary and serves a specific purpose determined by congress?

joint committee
ad hoc committee
standing committee
conference committee

Explanation:

Identify the key characteristics

The question asks for a type of congressional committee that is temporary and serves a specific purpose.

Analyze the options

• Joint committee: A committee composed of members from both the House and the Senate, usually permanent and focused on key policy areas.
• Ad hoc committee: Also known as a select or special committee, these are temporary committees established for a specific, limited purpose.
• Standing committee: Permanent legislative panels established by the House and Senate rules.
• Conference committee: A temporary joint committee formed to resolve differences between House and Senate versions of a bill. While temporary, its specific purpose is reconciliation of bills rather than a general investigative or specific policy purpose determined by Congress.

Apply legislative concepts

Using the Legislative Decision-Making knowledge point, we evaluate how Congress structures its work. An "ad hoc" (or select) committee is specifically created on a temporary basis to investigate a particular issue or address a specific, non-recurring task.

Answer:

• (A) Joint committee
• (B) Ad hoc committee (Correct answer)
• (C) Standing committee
• (D) Conference committee