Lawmaking & Amendment Process

What happens after a bill is introduced by a senator or representative?

• Voted on in both houses
• Debated in both houses
• Assigned to a committee to be worked on
• Sent to the President to be signed

Congress can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote.

• True
• False

What must happen after a bill is debated on?

• Bill is voted on
• Bill is introduced
• Bill is sent to the President
• Bill is worked on in committee

Elected officials develop and write laws in response to problems or issues.

• True
• False

Who can introduce a bill?

• President
• Anyone in Congress
• Senators only
• The people

Which branch of government approves the annual budget?

• Executive branch
• Judicial branch
• Legislative branch
• The president

There are 435 members in the House of Representatives. This number is based on what?

• State population
• State geographical size
• 2 per state
• 4 per state

Congress' power to regulate commerce (trade) is written in the Constitution. This means that it is a ________ power.

• Implied
• Unalienable 
• Reserved
• Expressed

What are the two steps to the amendment process of the U.S. Constitution?

• Proposal and introduction
• Ratification and introduction
• Approval and ratification
• Proposal and ratification

Ratification of an amendment is approval by ______ of the states.

• 2/3
• 1/2
• 3/4
• 100%