Congressional Committees
High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen discuss committees in the House and Senate, including those unique to each chamber, as well as the difference between standing and conference committees.
Description
High school government teachers Andrew Conneen and Daniel Larsen discuss committees in the House and Senate, including those unique to each chamber, as well as the difference between standing and conference committees.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Explain the difference between a standing committee and a conference committee.
- Define the role of the Rules Committee.
- Define the role of the Ways and Means Committee.
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Conference Committees
- Expertise
- Floor Debates
- Legislative Process
- Reconciliation
- Rules Committee
- Standing Committees
- Ways And Means Committee