What is a committee without power?

• A. A committee that can cast final action.
• B. A committee that investigates and makes recommendations only.
• C. A committee with permanent authority.
• D. A committee that handles ceremonial duties.

Answer: (B)

Power comes from a committee’s ability to bind action. A committee that investigates and makes recommendations only functions in an advisory role: it studies the issue, gathers information, weighs options, and presents suggested actions. The final decision remains with the body that has the authority to act, so this committee doesn’t have binding power of its own. That lack of enforcement capability is what defines it as without power. The other descriptions imply some form of decision-making or authority (final action, permanent authority, or ceremonial duties), which would grant at least some power or purpose beyond purely advising. So the best fit is an advisory committee that investigates and recommends.