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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