As Soon as a Bill Is Introduced in Either the House

question 57

Multiple Choice

As soon as a bill is introduced in either the House or the Senate, it is sent to the

• A) appropriate standing committee.
• B) Rules Committee.
• C) conference committee.
• D) floor of the chamber.
• E) president of the United States for review.

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