Question

Which statement describes joint committees?

They contain members from both major political parties.
Once created, they will continue to function unless disbanded by the passage of a law.
They function to serve the purposes of only the political party currently in the majority.
Members are appointed by the president of the United States.

Answer 1

They contain members from both major political parties.

Explanation: Joint committees are made up of members from both the House and the Senate and typically include members of both parties; they are not appointed by the president nor do they serve only the majority party.