Congressional Bills and Resolutions Flashcard

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Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). If the statement is false, rewrite it to make it true by changing the underlined words. There are two types of congressional bills: private bills and public bills.

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Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). If the statement is false, rewrite it to make it true by changing the underlined words. There are two types of congressional resolutions: joint resolutions and simple resolutions.

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There are two types of congressional resolutions: joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions.

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Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). If the statement is false, rewrite it to make it true by changing the underlined words. The Rules Committee determines the rules of debate for a bill before it is voted into law.

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After the House votes to pass a bill, it becomes law.

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After the House votes to pass a bill, it goes to the Senate for approval.

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Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). If the statement is false, rewrite it to make it true by changing the underlined words. A single resolution is passed in the same form by both houses.

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A single resolution is not passed in the same form by both houses.

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Why is it difficult for a bill to become a law?

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The process includes a system of checks and balances.

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A bill about education may contain details about factory emissions if the bill:

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contains a rider.

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What happens to a bill after it is vetoed by Congress?

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It may be revised and debated again.

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Which type of bill deals with individual people or places?

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private bill

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Committees hold hearings related to the bills they are considering in order to:

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gather information and help them make informed decisions.