0
Joint Committees are set up to expedite business between the houses and to help focus public attention on major matters, such as the economy, taxation, or scandals. They include members from both houses of Congress who conduct investigations or special studies.
Conference committees are special joint committees that reconcile differences in bills passed by the House and Senate. A conference committee is made up of those members from the House and Senate that originally considered the bill.
So the answer is: C. joint committees perform investigative or house keeping duties; conference committees iron out differences in bills from both houses.
Still curious? Ask our experts.
Chat with our AI personalities
Beau
Lao
MaxineAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which is a joint committee a select committee a conference committee a standing committee or a committee of the whole?
A conference committee
How is a conference committee between House and Senate different than a joint committee?
A conference committee is called to resolve specific differences. If you look for answers, submit some too.
Is a joint committee a standing committee?
no
How do joint committees differ from conference committees?
Joint committees perform investigative or house keeping duties; Conference committees iron out differences in bills from both houses.
Who sits on a joint committee?
Members of both houses of Congress sit on joint committees.
