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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.1
What distinguishes standing committees from select committees in the U.S. Congress?
Standing Committees report directly to the President, whereas Select Committees do not.
Standing Committees are permanent while Select Committees are temporary.
Select Committees can draft legislation, but Standing Committees cannot.
Members of Standing Committees serve for life, unlike members of Select Committees.
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