Which of the following would be an example of a standing committee in a state legislature?

Question

A.
a senate committee created in response to the BP oil spill
B.
a senate committee that deals exclusively with education policy
C.
a house committee devoted to handling rules and procedures in House hearings
D.
a joint House and Senate conference that handles legislative issues between the two Houses

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

B. a senate committee that deals exclusively with education policy

A standing committee is a permanent committee that focuses on a specific area of legislation, such as education, health, or finance. The other options describe temporary committees or groups that do not have the same permanent status.