Political Science Assignment
INSTRUCTIONS
Identify a congressional committee:
Pick a committee (the same committee) for the House and then for the Senate.
For example, the House Armed Services Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee. (note, some committees that perform the same function have different names in the House and Senate. The House Ways and Means Committee relates to the Senate Finance Committee.)
Write a full research & analysis essay using the below format:
1. Chosen committees and give background of each committee (leadership, composition, subcommittees, scope, history, etc)
2. Briefly Compare and Contrast the two committees.
3. What are the committees currently working on?
4. Why would a Representative/Senator want to be on this committee? How can they exercise power? What decisions can they influence?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.