In Both Chambers, Proposals for New Legislation, Known as Bills

In both chambers, proposals for new legislation, known as bills, ______.

A) are considered under strict rules that allows every bill an equal chance of success
B) often carry their authors' names to gain personal credit and most bills are introduced simultaneously in each chamber
C) originate outside of Congress to allow the general public the opportunity to influence the policymaking agenda
D) are easier to pass than to kill because once a bill is introduced, it has momentum that is difficult to derail