The House Rules Committee Is Important Because It

question 87

Multiple Choice

The House Rules Committee is important because it

• A)is placed in charge of selecting the Speaker of the House.
• B)decides the order in which bills come up for a vote on the House floor and determines the specific rules that govern the length of debate and opportunity for amendments.
• C)reviews all applications regarding the formation of select committees.
• D)determines the jurisdiction of every congressional standing committee.

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