How a Bill becomes a Law

Open Ended

Why is it important for citizens to understand how a bill becomes a law?

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the process of creating a new law?

• Having an idea for a new law

• Voting in Congress

• Getting approval from the President

Multiple Choice

What happens after a bill is assigned to a committee in Congress?

• The committee studies the bill and may make changes.

• The bill is immediately voted on by the full House.

• The bill is sent to the President.

Multiple Choice

If 51% of Representatives vote 'YES' on a bill, what is the next step?

• The bill goes to the Senate.

• The bill is signed into law.

• The bill is vetoed.

Open Ended

Explain the role of committees in both the House and the Senate during the process of passing a bill.

Open Ended

Describe what happens if a bill passes in the House but is revised by the Senate committee. What are the possible next steps?

Multiple Select

Which of the following steps occur after a bill is introduced to the floor of the House or Senate?

• The bill is debated.

• The bill is assigned to a committee.

• The bill is sent to the President immediately.

Multiple Choice

What happens if the President agrees with a bill?

• The bill is sent back to Congress

• The bill becomes a law

• The bill is vetoed

Open Ended

What is a veto, and what happens when the President uses it?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the committee process for bills is correct?

• Most bills become laws after committee review

• Most bills die in committee

• Bills do not need to go through a committee

Open Ended

After learning about how a bill becomes a law, what questions do you still have about the process or what would you like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in the process of how a bill becomes a law, as shown in the lesson?

• A bill is signed by the president

• You need an idea

• The bill is debated in Congress