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Powers and Duties of a Conference Committee

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What is the primary purpose of a conference committee?

  1. To resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill.

  2. To draft a new bill from scratch.

  3. To hold hearings on a bill.

  4. To vote on a bill.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A conference committee is a temporary joint committee of the House and Senate that is created to resolve differences between the two chambers' versions of a bill.

How many members does a conference committee typically have?

  1. 10

  2. 15

  3. 20

  4. 25


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A conference committee typically has 20 members, with 10 members from each chamber.

Who appoints the members of a conference committee?

  1. The Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate.

  2. The Majority and Minority Leaders of the House and Senate.

  3. The Chairs and Ranking Members of the committees that considered the bill.

  4. The President of the United States.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate appoint the members of a conference committee.

What is the process for a conference committee to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill?

  1. The committee meets to discuss the differences and negotiate a compromise.

  2. The committee votes on the differences and the majority vote prevails.

  3. The committee sends the bill back to the House and Senate for further consideration.

  4. The committee reports the bill to the full House and Senate for a vote.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The conference committee meets to discuss the differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill and negotiate a compromise.

What happens if the conference committee cannot reach a compromise?

  1. The bill is sent back to the House and Senate for further consideration.

  2. The bill is killed.

  3. The President of the United States can call a special session of Congress to consider the bill.

  4. The bill is automatically enacted into law.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If the conference committee cannot reach a compromise, the bill is sent back to the House and Senate for further consideration.

What is the role of the President in the conference committee process?

  1. The President can appoint the members of the conference committee.

  2. The President can veto the bill if the conference committee reaches a compromise.

  3. The President can call a special session of Congress to consider the bill if the conference committee cannot reach a compromise.

  4. The President has no role in the conference committee process.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The President can veto the bill if the conference committee reaches a compromise.

What is the role of the House and Senate in the conference committee process?

  1. The House and Senate each appoint 10 members to the conference committee.

  2. The House and Senate each vote on the conference committee's report.

  3. The House and Senate can override the President's veto of the bill.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The House and Senate each appoint 10 members to the conference committee, each vote on the conference committee's report, and can override the President's veto of the bill.

What is the difference between a conference committee and a joint committee?

  1. A conference committee is temporary, while a joint committee is permanent.

  2. A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a joint committee is created to study a particular issue.

  3. A conference committee has 20 members, while a joint committee has 10 members.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A conference committee is temporary, while a joint committee is permanent. A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a joint committee is created to study a particular issue. A conference committee has 20 members, while a joint committee has 10 members.

What is the difference between a conference committee and a select committee?

  1. A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a select committee is created to investigate a particular issue.

  2. A conference committee has 20 members, while a select committee has 10 members.

  3. A conference committee is temporary, while a select committee is permanent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a select committee is created to investigate a particular issue. A conference committee has 20 members, while a select committee has 10 members. A conference committee is temporary, while a select committee is permanent.

What is the difference between a conference committee and a committee of the whole?

  1. A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a committee of the whole is created to consider a bill in its entirety.

  2. A conference committee has 20 members, while a committee of the whole has all members of the House or Senate.

  3. A conference committee is temporary, while a committee of the whole is permanent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a committee of the whole is created to consider a bill in its entirety. A conference committee has 20 members, while a committee of the whole has all members of the House or Senate. A conference committee is temporary, while a committee of the whole is permanent.

What is the difference between a conference committee and a subcommittee?

  1. A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a subcommittee is created to study a particular issue within a larger committee.

  2. A conference committee has 20 members, while a subcommittee has 10 members.

  3. A conference committee is temporary, while a subcommittee is permanent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a subcommittee is created to study a particular issue within a larger committee. A conference committee has 20 members, while a subcommittee has 10 members. A conference committee is temporary, while a subcommittee is permanent.

What is the difference between a conference committee and a standing committee?

  1. A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a standing committee is created to consider legislation on a regular basis.

  2. A conference committee has 20 members, while a standing committee has 10 members.

  3. A conference committee is temporary, while a standing committee is permanent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a standing committee is created to consider legislation on a regular basis. A conference committee has 20 members, while a standing committee has 10 members. A conference committee is temporary, while a standing committee is permanent.

What is the difference between a conference committee and a caucus?

  1. A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a caucus is a group of members of Congress who share a common interest.

  2. A conference committee has 20 members, while a caucus has no set number of members.

  3. A conference committee is temporary, while a caucus is permanent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a caucus is a group of members of Congress who share a common interest. A conference committee has 20 members, while a caucus has no set number of members. A conference committee is temporary, while a caucus is permanent.

What is the difference between a conference committee and a party?

  1. A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a party is a group of members of Congress who share a common ideology.

  2. A conference committee has 20 members, while a party has no set number of members.

  3. A conference committee is temporary, while a party is permanent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A conference committee is created to resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill, while a party is a group of members of Congress who share a common ideology. A conference committee has 20 members, while a party has no set number of members. A conference committee is temporary, while a party is permanent.

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