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An argument used to support the committee system in the US Congress is that it?
Provides and effective way for differing views to be heard
What congressional committee began investigating communist subversion in the US in 1947?
House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA) It was in existence from 1934 till 1975, at which point its responsibilities were transferred to the House Judiciary Committee. In 1947, this committee held hearings about the influence of Communist propaganda on Hollywood.
What also elect US representatives to represent us in congress?
Joe Baca
What position did the US Congress take during the early years of World War 2?
The United States Congress was firmly in support of war against Japan since the US was attacked first. Elements in the US Congress were more reluctant to go to war against Germany but Hitler's decision to declare war on the USA resolved that. In general, the US Congress supported the action of their president and followed a bilateral foreign policy.
What led to the US' involvement in World War 1 according to Nye Committee?
Financial motives
What committee did the US Congress create in 1865 to protect settlers in the western US?
In March of 1865 the US Congress became alarmed at the violence between settlers and Native American Tribes in the western frontiers. The Congress established the Joint Committee on the Condition of the Indian Tribes. This committee came to the conclusion, that at that time, white settlers were the main cause of violence between them and Native tribes.
What does a selected committee do?
It is an often small, temporary committee of members of Parliament (or in the US: Congress) that is appointed to deal with or investigate a specific question or problem.
Is there a list of members of US House Committee on Education and Workforce in the 109 Congress?
joint committiee
True or false the us congress passed the interstate commerce act?
true
Is it true that the power to levy federal income taxes rests with the us congress?
true
An argument used to support the committee system in the US Congress is that it?
Provides and effective way for differing views to be heard
Who decides if the us will declare war?
A true declaration of war can only be done by congress.
Why was the US Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War a demoralizing action for the US military?
This committee was formed by the US Congress as an oversight committee to see how well the Lincoln administration and its generals were handling the US Civil War effort. It was formed by radical Republicans who did not trust the West Point graduate generals or the Lincoln administration. This therefore was demoralizing to the US military and to Lincoln and his administration.
Did the US Congress approved a treaty annexing the Philippines in 1899?
True.
The power to coin all money of the US is held by the Congress.?
true
What committee are permanent committees used in Congress?
*Standing Committees: these are the most important because all bills are referred to a standing committee in Congress. Each committee is an area of specialization that is further divided into subcommittees. These are permanent. *Joint Committees: These are also permanent. The tasks assigned to them are very diverse. *House Rules Committee: these are very powerful standing committees in the House. Once a bill has been approved by the appropriate standing committee, it is then sent to this one, which will govern rules on what will happen tot he bill once it is on the floor. Mainly Standing Committees.
When did the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War begin?
By December of 1861, Radical Republicans and even some Democrats were dissatisfied with the way the US Civil War was being conducted. That month the US Congress created the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War.
