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?

Assuming the selections were:

The answer is: special or select committee (2).

Select committees of the United States Congress are usually the result of a resolution outlining their duties and powers on a particular matter. They expire once their designated work is done. Although their purpose is mostly investigative, some of them can draft legislation.

Special congressional committees are a type of select committees. Among them are the Senate Special Committee on Aging or the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.

the virginia plan called for three branches of government and two houses of congress. representation in each house would be determined by population. the new jersey plan called for three branches of government and a single house of congress. each state would have an equal vote.