Card 52 / 123: Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding congressional committees?
A) They are criticized for slowing down the lawmaking process.
B) The committee system gives members the opportunity to focus on just one area or topic in which to develop expertise.
C) Very little lawmaking actually occurs in committees, but rather on the chamber floor.
D) Committees usually have the final say on pieces of legislation.
E) They are a useful tool for managing the thousands of bills introduced each session of Congress.

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