How many members must each standing committee contain?

• A. 4
• B. 3
• C. 5
• D. 6

Answer: (B)

Standing committees are permanent bodies that handle ongoing duties, so they work best when they’re compact and stable. A small, fixed group keeps discussions focused, allows everyone to participate, and makes it easier to schedule meetings and reach a quorum. It also helps maintain continuity across terms, since members become familiar with the issues and the process. If a committee were too large, deliberations slow down and coordination becomes harder; if it were too small, it might miss important viewpoints or expertise. For these reasons, the standard practice is to keep the committee size small and fixed, which is why this option describing that compact size is the correct one.