Fast and Curious Bill to Law

Front

What do you call a proposed law?

Back

bill

Front

which house of Congress can most bills be introduced?

Back

both

Front

What happens to most bills in committees?

Back

they are rejected

Front

Where does a bill go if committees vote "do pass"?

Back

the floor

Front

What is the technique used in the senate to "talk a bill to death"?

Back

filibuster

Front

How do you end a filibuster? Options: you can't, cloture, the President steps in, they are illegal

Back

cloture

Front

What happens in step 4 of the process? (after the bill is passed in one house?)

Back

repeat steps 1-3 in the other house

Front

What is the compromise group that meets between the two houses?

Back

conference committee

Front

What is it called when the president refuses to sign a bill?

Back

veto

Front

What does it take for Congress to overturn a veto?

Back

3/4 vote