Which of the following statements are rules of procedure in the House and Senate is correct?
A) Debate by a determine minority in either chamber cannot be halted.
B) The rules in each chamber are determine by the majority whip.
C) The rules are specified in Article 1 of the Constitution.
D) The rules can be changed by the President during a national emergency.
E) The House operated more formal rules, while the Senate operates more on informal understandings.
Answer: E) The House operated more formal rules, while the Senate operates more on informal understandings.
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