The power of the Rules Committee in the House of Representatives primarily stems from its authority to
(A) choose the chairs of other standing committees and issue rules for the selection of subcommittee chairs
(B) initiate all spending legislation and hold budget hearings
(C) limit the time for debate and determine whether amendments to a bill can be considered
(D) determine the procedures by which nominations by the president will be approved by the House
(E) choose the president if no candidate wins a majority in the electoral college
Ans: (C) limit the time for debate and determine whether amendments to a bill can be considered
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