During a formal rulemaking process, an agency may:
A) send the proposed rule to the oversight committee in Congress for a vote
B) send the proposed rule to the U.S. Court of Appeals for review of constitutionality
C) hold an investigatory hearing that may include witnesses who testify about the rule
D) all of the other specific choices
E) none of the other choices

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During a formal rulemaking process, an agency may hold an investigatory hearing that includes witnesses who testify about the rule. This allows for public input and examination of the rule's implications. Choices A and B are not standard steps in the rulemaking process; Congress and courts are not directly involved in the drafting or initial review of agency rules in this manner.

During a Formal Rulemaking Process, an Agency May