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.

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After a bill has been referred to a committee, the committee may hold hearings and discussions to explore the merits of the bill. This is an important step in the legislative process as it allows the committee to gather information and make informed decisions about the bill before deciding whether to recommend it to the full House or Senate for consideration. The other choices are incorrect because the committee is not required to pass the bill on to the entire house (A), is allowed to make changes in the wording of the bill (B), there is no constitutional requirement regarding subcommittee involvement in legislation (D), and there is no requirement to consult with the president (E).

After a Bill Has Been Introduced and Referred to a Committee