After a Bill Has Been Introduced and Referred to a Committee

question 4

Multiple Choice

After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee, the committee

• A) to which it has been referred is required to pass the bill on to the entire house.
• B) is not allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill.
• C) may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill.
• D) may give some bills to a subcommittee, although the Constitution requires that subcommittee involvement in legislation not exceed 25 percent of the total congressional workload.
• E) is required by the Constitution to consult with the president of the United States or the president's officially designated legislative liaison.

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