How a Bill Becomes a Law

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

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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

Front

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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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

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Only the House has the power to

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impeach an official

Front

Almost all of the bills introduced in Congress become laws.

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False

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Which of these is used to reapportion or divide the representatives among the states? Options: cloture, census, legislative record, seniority

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census

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The Elastic Clause or "Necessary and Proper" clause gives Congress which type of powers?

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implied