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Why is so much of the businesses of congress conducted in committees?
It is because the congress come up with better ideas in committees.
Where does the GAO's work originate?
Much of the work that the GAO performs originates as requests from committees of Congress or from members of Congress. Other work fulfills GAO mandates or legislative requirements.
Why is congress broken down into committees?
The House in Congress is divided into standing committees to make it easier to work issues. Once the committees have found what they feel is a resolution to an issue, they take it to the entire House.
Where does the majority of the work of congress take place?
The majority of the work of Congress takes place in committees. These smaller groups of members focus on specific areas, such as finance, foreign affairs, or health, allowing for detailed examination and discussion of proposed legislation. Committees hold hearings, gather information, and make recommendations to the larger legislative body, facilitating a more efficient legislative process. Additionally, much of the negotiation and compromise that shapes bills occurs within these committees.
Are Standing committees are permanent committees?
That depends on what the joint committee is. Joint committees refers to a wide group of committees that share a common characteristic, that they have membership from both the house and the senate. Many joint committees are standing committees, which are permanent. At the same time, many joint committees arent permanent. So pretty much: Joint committees can be permanent, but dont have to be.
What Congress and state legislature are often organized on party lines and conduct much of their business based on?
partianship
Are the senate and the house committees?
The Senate and the House of Representatives are not committees but they do have committees that do much of the work in the legislative branch. Both the House and the Senate depend upon committees to effectively consider the bills that are proposed each session. A Senator or Representative would be unable to read and handle all the bills that are introduced or studied in the course of a session. The committee system serves several functions. It allows members of Congress to divide their work among smaller groups. Lawmakers can become specialists in specific fields. Committees select those bills that deserve further consideration. By holding hearings, committees can investigate and help the public learn about the problems facing the nation.
Most of the legislative work of Congress is performed by?
the standing committee and subcommittees with jurisdiction over particular policy areas the standing committee and subcommittees with jurisdiction over particular policy areas
Does congress decide how much tax individuals and business will pay?
yes and no the feds and state decide also and cities for that matter
How much electricity is conducted daily?
4 electricity is conducted daily.
How was power in congress divided under the articles of confederation?
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution and to have new central government. States did not give up much of their power. They only had 1 vote in Congress. However, there was only one branch of the central government and that was Congress. The states still conducted the state government for their state.
What is casework by congress?
Much of the work performed by the large staffs of members of Congress is '''casework.''' Services for constituents such as tracking down a social security check or directing the owner of a small business to the appropriate federal agency.
