Committees are not even mentioned in the US Constitution YET remain crucial to the US political system.
They have been described as ‘work horses’ 'the engine room’ and ‘the central element of congressional infrastructure.’ It is important to realise their role is much more crucial and influential than Committees in the UK.
They have been described as ‘work horses’ 'the engine room’ and ‘the central element of congressional infrastructure.’ It is important to realise their role is much more crucial and influential than Committees in the UK.
Examples of Advise and Consent powers of Committee
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WHY WOULD MEMBERS OF CONGRESS VALUE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP?
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