Question

What is a select committee?

A) A temporary committee that decides which bills to consider
B) A permanent committee made up of former Congress members
C) A temporary committee that considers a specific question of national importance
D) A permanent committee of the House or Senate that considers issues related to a single topic

Answer 1

a temporary committee that considers a specific question of national importance

Answer 2

C. A temporary committee that considers a specific question of national importance.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the United States, a select committee (also known as special committee) is a temporary committee appointed by the Senate with specific duties and powers to perform a specific investigation. It focuses on a specific question of national importance and might be given legislative authority depending on the case, select committees are dissolved once the specific investigation is solved, but might be renewed if needed.