Once a Bill Gets Referred to a Committee

question 25

Multiple Choice

Once a bill gets referred to a committee,

• A) a vote is held immediately in both houses of Congress on whether the bill should become law.
• B) it cannot make changes in the wording of the bill.
• C) it usually goes to a specialized subcommittee for hearings, revisions, and approval.
• D) it immediately goes to the other house of Congress.
• E) the committee must work with the President to report or table the legislation.

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Definitions:

Breach of Contract

The violation of any of the agreed-upon terms and conditions in a contract without lawful excuse.

Unenforceable

A term describing a contract or agreement that, due to certain defects or circumstances, cannot be legally compelled or executed.

Promise

An assurance given by one party to another agreeing to do or not do something in the future.

Agreement in Principle

An initial acceptance indicating a preliminary agreement before the details are finalized.