Following a Bill in Congress

Multiple Choice

Why is the process of compromise important when passing bills in Congress?

• It allows both sides to get exactly what they want.

• It helps lawmakers from different parties reach agreements and move legislation forward.

• It prevents any changes to bills.

• It makes bills more complicated.

Multiple Choice

How did the Republicans prevent the minimum wage bill from coming to a vote?

• By voting against it directly

• By starting a filibuster to block passage

• By leaving the Senate chamber

• By passing a different bill

Fill in the Blanks

Summarize what happens when the House and the Senate approve bills that are similar in goal but not identical.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions or would you like to know more about how bills are passed in Congress?

Open Ended

What are the major similarities and differences in the stories of the minimum wage bills?