What is the purpose of Senate Committees? Discuss different types of committees, subcommittees, and joint committees along with their specific purposes?

Unit 7 AS: The Role of Committees in the Legislation Process
The purpose of this assignment is to understand the policy making process within the U.S. government system. It helps to gain more knowledge on the structure of the legislative body and how macro policies are made. Knowing how policies are made is a key step towards successful policy
advocacy.
Senate committees are an essential part of the legislative process. Visit The Role of Committees in the Legislative Process and select the “About the Senate Committee System.” Explore the following
questions:
• What is the purpose of Senate Committees? Discuss different types of committees, subcommittees, and joint committees along with their specific purposes?
• What is the difference between standing, special, and joint committees?
• When a committee or subcommittee decides to consider a measure, what are the four actions that need to happen?
• Understanding how the Senate works is essential to macro policy advocates.
Submit your answer in a 2-3 page paper. Title page is required and be sure to cite your sources; follow APA 7th edition formatting guidelines in organizing your paper. Upload your assignment as a word
document.