What is a special committee formed to consider a single matter?

• A. Ad hoc
• B. Standing committee
• C. Joint committee
• D. Committee of the whole

Answer: (A)

Ad hoc committees are temporary groups created for a specific task or issue and are dissolved after completing that matter. This makes them ideal for addressing a single topic without creating a standing, ongoing group. In contrast, a standing committee is a permanent body that handles ongoing responsibilities; a joint committee involves members from two bodies to study or report on issues, often with broader scope; and a committee of the whole uses the entire assembly as a committee to consider details, typically for more thorough discussion. Because the scenario describes a group formed to handle one particular matter, an ad hoc committee is the fitting choice.