Permanent committee that reviews bills is called what?

• A. Governor
• B. Unruly
• C. Judicial Review
• D. Standing Committee

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is how a legislature handles proposed laws. A standing committee is a permanent, ongoing group in each legislative chamber that is assigned a specific policy area (like education, transportation, or finance). When a bill is written, it’s referred to this committee, which reviews the proposal, holds hearings, takes expert input, suggests changes, and decides whether to advance the bill to the full chamber for debate. Because a standing committee is both permanent and focused on reviewing legislation, it fits the description of a permanent committee that reviews bills.

The other options don’t fit that role. The governor is the executive leader who signs or vetoes laws, not a committee. The term “unruly” isn’t a standard legislative term for a committee. Judicial review is the power of courts to interpret laws and judge their constitutionality, not a legislative committee.