How a Bill Becomes a Law

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In order to divide the work, Congress organizes itself into

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committees

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The ability of the president to reject a bill is called a(n)

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veto

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An idea for a law can come from: the President, Constituents, Interest Groups, All of the Above

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All of the Above

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Only a ________________ can introduce a bill in Congress.

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member of Congress

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A bill must pass through a _____________ before it can be voted on by the entire House or Senate.

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committee

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Only members of the _________________ can use a filibuster to try and stop a bill from passing by talking it to death.

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Senate

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In order for a bill to pass the House or Senate, it must get a ______________ vote.

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majority

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The only way to override a presidential veto is to get a ____________ vote in both houses of Congress in favor of the bill.

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2/3

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After they are introduced, bills usually go to a permanent committee to be studied and debated. These are known as ____________ committees.

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Standing

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If there is a 50/50 tie vote in the Senate, the _______________ or presiding officer of the Senate can vote to break the tie.

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Vice President