Bill to Law Flashcard

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What is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?

Back

Introduction of the bill

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Which of the following is a subtopic related to the role of the President in passing a bill? Committee review of a bill, Amendments to a bill, Signing a bill into law, Process of a bill becoming law

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Signing a bill into law

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What is the purpose of committee review of a bill?

Back

To review and amend the bill

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Which of the following is true about amendments to a bill?
Options:
Amendments can only be made by the President,
Amendments can only be made by the Senate,
Amendments can only be made by the House of Representatives,
Amendments can be made by both the Senate and the House of Representatives

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Amendments can be made by both the Senate and the House of Representatives

Front

What is the final step in the process of a bill becoming a law?

Back

Signing the bill into law

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for signing a bill into law?

Back

Executive branch

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What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

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The bill goes back to Congress for reconsideration.

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Which of the following is NOT a subtopic related to the process of a bill becoming a law?
Introduction of the bill,
Committee review of the bill,
Debate and voting in Congress,
Signing the bill into law

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Signing the bill into law

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Who has the power to propose amendments to a bill?

Back

Members of Congress

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How many votes are required in both the Senate and the House of Representatives to override a presidential veto?

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Two-thirds majority