2.3 Legislative Branch 2025

Reorder

Order how a bill becomes a law

• bill introduced

• congressional record

• committee action

• Calendar by leadership

• quorum for debate/vote

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• 5

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of an earmark in the federal budget process?

• To ensure money is used for a specific purpose in a state or district

• To reduce overall government spending

• To increase the power of the President

• To bypass Congressional approval

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about Concurrent Resolutions?

• Action is required by both chambers.

• No law is needed.

• It is passed in the same form by both houses.

• It covers matters of one house only.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between a Private Bill and a Public Bill?

• A Private Bill deals with individual people or places, while a Public Bill applies to the entire nation.

• A Private Bill applies to the entire nation, while a Public Bill deals with individual people or places.

• A Private Bill is passed by both houses, while a Public Bill is passed by one house only.

• A Private Bill requires no law, while a Public Bill does.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what is one step in the legislative process that you found most important or interesting, and why?