Congressional Committees - US Government and Politics

Full powerpoint based lesson looking at Congressional Committees. Also includes a starter test (and answers) on related content.
Link to video giving overview of CC’s.
Different types of CC’s.
Functions of CC’s.
Overview of types of Standing Committees
Committee stage of legislation
Oversight
Confirming Presidential appointments
House Rules Committee
Select Committees
Conference Committees
Are Committees the most significant aspect of the legislative process in Congress?
Source task on importance of CC’s
How significant a role is that of a Committee chairperson??
Criticisms of Congressional Committees