Atype of committee generally called to investigate an issue for possible future legislation or to perform a special function that is beyond the authority of a standing committee is known as which of the selections below? select one: a. conference committee b. special or select committee c. joint committee d. committee of the whole

The correct answer is B (Special or Select Comittee)

A select or special committee of the United States Congress is a congressional committee appointed to perform a special function that is beyond the authority or capacity of a standing committee.

A select committee is usually created by a resolution that outlines its duties and powers and the procedures for appointing members. Select and special committees are often investigative in nature, rather than legislative, though some select and special committees have the authority to draft and report legislation.

the graph shows the spread of railways in the 1800s.

based on the graph, the conclusion that can be drawn about germany is answer d)   by 1880, germany had more rail lines than great britain and russia.