A temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose is a
A) joint committee.
B) conference committee.
C) standing committee.
D) select committee.
E) rules committee.

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A select committee is a temporary legislative committee established for a limited time period and for a special purpose. Joint committees are composed of members from both the House and Senate, conference committees are formed to reconcile differences between House and Senate bills, standing committees are permanent committees that specialize in certain policy areas, and rules committees are responsible for determining the procedures and rules for debate in the House.

A Temporary Legislative Committee Established for a Limited Time Period