After a bill has been introduced and referred to a committee, the committee
A. to which it has been referred is required to pass the bill on to the entire house.
B. is not allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill.
C. may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill.
D. may give some bills to a subcommittee, although the Constitution requires that subcommittee involvement in legislation not exceed 25 percent of the total congressional workload.
E. is required by the Constitution to consult with the president of the United States or the president's officially designated legislative liaison.
Answer: C
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