How a bill becomes a law

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Who can introduce a new bill? Options: individuals, corporations, special interest groups

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all of these

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When a bill is introduced in the House, where does it go? Options: standing committee, joint committee, Rules committee, in the trash

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standing committee

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Who must introduce a bill in Congress?

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member of Congress

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Who controls how long debate will be for a bill in the House? Options: Speaker of the House, Vice President, Majority Leader, Minority Leader

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Speaker of the House

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When a bill passes the House, where does it go next? Options: Senate, Supreme Court, President, Library of Congress

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Senate

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If the House and Senate pass different versions of the same bill, where does it go next?

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conference committee

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What can the president do once he receives the bill? Options: all of these, sign the bill into law, veto the bill, "pocket veto" the bill

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The president can sign the bill into law, veto the bill, or use a "pocket veto".

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What fraction vote does it take in both House and Senate to override a veto?

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2/3

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What is a Bill?

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An idea for a new law

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What is a committee?

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A group of people who meet to discuss a bill