Proposal of a Bill

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In which part of the legislative process is a bill assigned a number?

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During the proposal

Front

What is the purpose of subcommittees in the legislative process?

Back

To provide detailed examination

Front

What is a discharge petition in the House?

Back

A formal motion to bring a bill out of committee

Front

In the Senate, who can introduce a bill?

Back

Any senator

Front

If enough time passes and Congress ends, what happens to a bill in the Senate?

Back

It dies.

Front

What is the process called when the House considers certain bills quickly with limited debate?

Back

Suspension of the rules

Front

What is a pocket veto?

Back

A veto that occurs when Congress adjourns.

Front

What is the congressional response to a veto?

Back

Override the veto

Front

What does the conference committee do if it cannot reconcile the bills?

Back

The bill likely ends.

Front

What happens if a bill does not receive necessary appropriations?

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It may not be implemented