3.9 How a Bill Becomes a Law

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What type of committee includes only members from one chamber and is a permanent part of both chambers?

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Standing Committee

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After being introduced on the floor, a bill moves to

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the appropriate standing committee

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A filibuster can be ended by

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three-fifths of the senators voting cloture

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Congress may override a presidential veto with a: majority vote, three-quarters vote, two-thirds vote, unanimous vote

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two-thirds vote

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Which of the following is a part of the lawmaking process? checking the power of the president, debating bills on the floor of Congress, approving presidential appointments, performing casework

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debating bills on the floor of Congress

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What type of bill must originate in the House of Representatives?

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Revenue (tax) bill

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What power allows a senator to speak for as long as they want to delay voting on a bill?

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Filibuster

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Where can a bill be introduced?

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Both the Senate and the House can introduce a bill

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What happens when a president signs a bill?

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The bill becomes federal law

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Which federal branch of government makes laws? Options: Judicial, Executive, Legislative, Federal

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Legislative