Legislative Process Flashcard

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What happens after a bill is assigned to a committee?

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It is debated and amended

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Before a floor vote in the House, a bill must go through the

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Rules Committee

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What is the role of the Conference Committee?

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To sort out differences between House & Senate versions of a bill

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What is the purpose of the Research and Impact Analysis?

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To evaluate language and costs

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Which committee is formed to iron out differences in legislation passed by both chambers?

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Conference Committees

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Which committee operates under the jurisdiction of another committee?

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Subcommittee

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What is a key characteristic of standing committees?

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They are permanent.

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Which type of legislation is used to propose amendments to the constitution and for emergency appropriations? Options: Simple Resolutions, Concurrent Resolutions, Bills

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Joint Resolutions

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Which type of resolution is passed by both chambers but does not have the force of law? Options: Bills, Joint Resolutions, Simple Resolutions, Concurrent Resolutions

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Concurrent Resolutions

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What type of legislation can have the force of law if based on a previously passed piece of legislation? Options: Simple Resolutions, Joint Resolutions, Concurrent Resolutions, Bills

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Joint Resolutions