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ETearle

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What is the purpose of taking testimony in congressional hearings?
 
  a. to collect information and send messages to the executive branch
 b. to collect information and send messages to the states
  c. to send messages to the executive branch and bureaucracy
  d. to send messages to the judiciary and executive branches

Question 2

When the House Rules Committee issues a closed rule on a bill, it allows __________.
 
  a. the setting of a timeframe for a decision on the bill
 b. a full debate in a full session of the House
  c. a full debate in committee behind closed doors
  d. only a yes or a no vote without amendments



tjayeee

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d



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