Why is the Rules Committee considered one of the most important committees in the House?

A.) Because it has the power to change all of the House rules, even those previously enacted into law
B.) Because it decides what the decision will be on a particular bill
C.) Because it decides the length of debate that will occur on a bill and whether amendments will be allowed
D.) Because it decides whether a bill will be sent to the Senate


Ans: C.) Because it decides the length of debate that will occur on a bill and whether amendments will be allowed

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