Flashcard on Bill Creation Process

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What is the first step in the process of bill creation?

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Having an idea

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Who can create a draft of the bill?

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A member of Congress

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What is given to a bill instead of a name to make it more identifiable?

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A number

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What happens to a bill after a committee approves it?

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It moves back to one of the houses

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What type of vote can be used to pass a bill? Options: Secret vote, Voice vote, Proxy vote, Electronic vote

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Voice vote

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What happens if a bill is passed by both houses?

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It is sent to the President's desk.

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What happens when the President signs a bill?

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It becomes a law

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What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

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2/3 majority in each house

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What does the President do when they send a bill back to Congress?

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Veto it

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What is the outcome if Congress is on holiday and the President ignores a bill?

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It is pocket vetoed.