Question

A type of committee generally called to investigate an issue for possible future legislation or to perform a special function that is beyond the authority of a standing committee is known as which of the selections below? Select one: A. Committee of the Whole B. conference committee C. special or select committee D. joint committee

Answer 1

The four types of committees in Congress are standing, select, joint, and conference. Standing committees are permanent committees that are generally more powerful than other types of committees.

Answer 2

I think Option A is correct.