A bill's supporters generally prefer that the Rules Committee decide to use a(n) __________ rule.

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Supporters of a bill prefer a closed rule because it sets strict limits on the amount of debate and amendments that can be made on the bill, which increases the likelihood of its passage. An open rule, on the other hand, allows for more debate and amendments, which can make passage of the bill more difficult. Termination, commencement, and previous question rules are not relevant to this question.

A Bill's Supporters Generally Prefer That the Rules Committee Decide