What is the purpose of a conference committee?
a. an exploratory committee focusing on specific issues
b. a joint committee that sets the Congressional agenda
c. a joint committee used to resolve differences on a specific bill
d. a House committee that sets the rules and length of debate for all bills
e. a Senate committee that sets the rules and length of debate for all bills
ANS: C
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