What is the role of conference committees in the legislative process? a) to resolve the differences between house and senate versions of a bill. b) to write and present bills for debate. c) to handle particular subjects and content. d) to meet with the president before he approves a bill.

The correct alternative is letter A.

The conference committee is appointed to solve any disagreements on a particular bill between the House of Representatives and the Senate. Usually, senior member of the standing committee of each House that considered the legislation is appointed as a member of the committee.

In general, a conference report is produced by the committee and becomes the final version of the bill.

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a social contract.

"a social contract is an agreement between citizens and their leader where the citizens give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection. the constitution of the united states is an example of a social contract."