Prior to passing a bill and sending the bill to the floor for debate, a congressional committee might hold a public hearing. What is the purpose of the public hearing? A) to pigeonhole the bill in the

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Prior to passing a bill and sending the bill to the floor for debate, a congressional committee might hold a public hearing. What is the purpose of the public hearing?

A)
to pigeonhole the bill in the standing committee

B)
to determine if the president cares about the issue

C)
to allow experts and citizens to voice their opinion

D)
to introduce the bill to the House of Representatives