Congressional Committees

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What type of committee is permanent and deals with day-to-day business in Congress?

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Standing Committee

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This committee is where all tax bills originate.

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The House Ways and Means Committee

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What is the primary reason Congress is divided into committees?

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To make the legislative process more efficient

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What authority allows committee chairs to decide which bills are considered?

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Gatekeeping Authority

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What happens to a bill that doesn't receive a majority of votes in a committee?

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It dies in committee.

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Who had a significant impact on the structure of Congress in 1994?

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Newt Gingrich

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What is the role of the Congressional Research Service?

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To perform unbiased factual research

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What is a caucus in the context of Congress?

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A semi-formal group organized around particular interests

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Which caucus focuses on conservative issues?

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The Republican Study Group

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What is the main purpose of committees, staff, and caucuses in Congress?

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To make the lawmaking process more efficient