When a bill is being discussed in the plenary, this _____
a. weakens legislative influence by lengthening the debate process
b. weakens legislative influence by undermining control of committees
c. strengthens legislative influence by turning committees into gatekeepers
d. strengthens legislative influence by making the adoption process more efficient
Answer: b
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