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The standing committee of a legislature is one

The standing committee of a legislature is one

  • A.
    whose member stand while delibrating
  • B.
    that has statutory responsibities
  • C.
    that perform adhoc functions
  • D.
    that has legislators as members.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Standing committees are permanent organizations within the House of Representatives and the Senate that perform adhoc functions. Proposed bills are sent to standing committees, which debate their purpose and consequences and recommend whether or not those bills should be sent to the floor of each house of Congress for a full debate and vote.

An Ad hoc means when necessary or needed.