What is a committee?

• A. A small group of members selected to consider a matter and report recommendations or findings to the assembly.
• B. A permanent body that handles all executive decisions.
• C. A single member who studies issues in isolation.
• D. A temporary ad hoc group with no defined task.

Answer: (A)

A committee is a small group chosen to study a particular issue and report recommendations or findings back to the larger assembly. This structure allows focused, collaborative deliberation: members gather information, weigh options, and craft a clear path forward for the full body to consider. The group’s work is scoped to a defined task or issue, often with a deadline, and the final product is a report or set of recommendations for the assembly to act on.

Think of why the other descriptions aren’t right: a permanent body that handles all executive decisions isn’t a committee’s role—the assembly or the executive unit usually retains decision-making authority, while a committee provides input and proposals. A single member acting alone can’t benefit from discussion and diverse input that a committee provides. And a temporary ad hoc group with no defined task wouldn’t function as a committee, because committees are formed to address a specific matter and produce a defined outcome for the assembly.