After a Bill Has Been Introduced and Referred to a Committee

question 69

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the committee to which it has been referred is required to pass the bill on to the entire house.
• B) the committee is not allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill.
• C) the committee may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill.
• D) that committee may give some bills to a subcommittee, although the Constitution requires that subcommittee involvement in legislation not exceed twenty-five percent of the total congressional workload.
• E) the committee 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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Definitions:

Diastolic Reading

The lower value in a blood pressure measurement, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

Dizzy Spells

Temporary episodes of dizziness or lightheadedness that can result from a variety of causes, including dehydration, blood pressure fluctuations, or inner ear problems.

Capillary Refill Time

The time taken for color to return to an external capillary bed after pressure is applied, used as a quick test to assess circulatory status.

Pupil Reactivity

The change in pupil size in response to light, which is a critical measure in assessing neurological function.