How a Bill Becomes a Law

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a step in the process of how a bill becomes a law?

• Bill is introduced in the House

• Bill is signed directly by the President without Congress

• Bill is debated only in the Senate

• Bill is passed without any voting

Open Ended

Why is it important for citizens to understand how a bill becomes a law in the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is required for a bill to be introduced in Congress?

• It must be proposed by the President

• It must be introduced by a member of Congress

• It must be approved by the Supreme Court

• It must be supported by a majority of citizens

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions can a committee take when a bill is sent to them?

• Mark-up (edit) the bill

• Pigeonhole or kill the bill

• Pass the bill without changes

• Send the bill directly to the President

Open Ended

Describe the process a bill goes through from being introduced in the House to being reported to the Floor of the House.

Fill in the Blanks

A simple

is needed in both houses to pass a bill.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about debate in the Senate is correct?

• Debate is limited to one hour per bill

• The Speaker determines the length of debate

• Debate is unlimited and filibusters can be used by the minority

• A simple majority can end debate at any time

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum number of votes needed in the House of Representatives and the Senate to pass a bill?

• 218 in the House, 51 in the Senate

• 200 in the House, 60 in the Senate

• 250 in the House, 67 in the Senate

• 300 in the House, 51 in the Senate

Multiple Select

Which actions can the President take when a bill is sent to him? Select all that apply.

• Sign the bill into law

• Veto the bill

• Ignore the bill and let it become law after 10 days if Congress is in session

• Send the bill back to Congress for revision

Multiple Choice

If the President signs the bill, what is its legal status in the United States?

• It becomes a federal law that each state must follow

• It becomes a state law

• It is sent back to Congress for approval

• It is only enforced in Washington D.C.

Fill in the Blanks

Two-thirds of both Houses are needed to

the President's veto.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: After a bill is introduced in the House, it moves to the

for further review.