What is a standing committee?
a permanent committee that considers particular topics

a committee that settles differences between house and senate bills

a committee that includes members from both the house and the senate

a committee that is set up for a short period of time

the answer is "A permanent committee that considers particular topics".

Explanation:

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.