3.9 Lawmaking Process at Local, State, & Federal Levels

The diagram above shows the three choices that the President has whenever a bill is passed by Congress. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Veto the bill

• Amend the bill

• Pocket-veto the bill

• Refer the bill to a public referendum

The diagram above shows some of the steps in enacting a federal law. What is the next step in the lawmaking process?

• The bill goes to the people for a vote.

• The bill goes to a committee in the Senate.

• The bill goes to the President for signature.

• The bill goes to a conference committee to reach a compromisebetween the two houses.