The purpose of Congressional Committees is to

A.
Develop ideas for bills
B.
Enable the public to join in the work of Congress
C.
Make it more efficient for Congress to handle thousands of bills each year
D.
Make sure the interest of both parties are served by the proposed bill

1 answer

The purpose of Congressional Committees is primarily to:

C. Make it more efficient for Congress to handle thousands of bills each year

Committees play a crucial role in the legislative process by breaking down the workload, allowing for more detailed examination and discussion of proposed legislation. While they may also develop ideas for bills (A) and ensure that various interests are considered (D), their main function is to streamline the legislative process. Option B is not a primary purpose of Congressional Committees.