The _________ Maintains Control Before the Bill Goes to the Floor

question 14

Multiple Choice

The _________ maintains control before the bill goes to the floor by issuing a rule dictating how many amendments may be considered in the House of Representatives.

• A) House majority leader
• B) House majority whip
• C) House Rules Committee
• D) Speaker of the House
• E) standing committee

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Definitions:

Retirement Saving

Financial savings accumulated over an individual’s working life to provide income in retirement.

Balanced-Budget Policies

Financial or fiscal strategies employed by governments to ensure spending does not exceed income.

Government Debt

Government debt is the total amount of money owed by the government to creditors, often as a result of borrowing to cover budget deficits.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with an inadequate or no income, primarily the elderly, disabled, and families with dependent children.