Aselect committee is different from a standing committee because
a select committee includes member of both chambers, while a standing committee includes only members of the house
a select committee is used for bill reconciliation, while a standing committee is used for prosecutions
a select committee must stay in session, while a standing committee goes to recess
a select committee is convened for a specific and temporary purpose, while a standing committee is permanent

Icivics worksheet : rules for running a country

The platt amendment of 1901 forbade cuba from entering into any treaties that would allow undue foreign involvement in cuban affairs. this law was passed after the spanish-american war to make sure that european nations weren’t going to get involved with cuba. 1, why might the platt amendment be considered ironic? 2, what reasons would the united states have for not wanting european influence in cuba?

The technique of getting a commitment from a potential customer and then changing the terms of the agreement is best described as low-balling. cognitive dissonance. reciprocal concession. the foot-in-the-door technique. a half-dozen high school students are going to a concert. chantal wants to wear a new colorful outfit that she just received as a gift, but she assumes that her five friends will all be wearing nothing but black leather. chantal decides to do likewise, and leaves her colorful outfit in the closet. chantal’s behavior is an example of conformity. resistance. reciprocation wariness. idiosyncrasy credits.