Standard 8 f

What is the term for people who attempt to influence Congress in Bills?

• Lobbyists

• Deciders

• Contributers

• Conservatives

How much of the majority of Congress needs to agree to override the President's veto?

• 2/4

• 2/5

• 2/3

• 1/2

Where is the Bill sent after its introduction?

• Congress

• The Senate

• The House

• Committee

What is the first step on how a bill becomes a law?

• Floor Action

• Introducing the Bill

• Writing the Bill

• Idea for a Bill

Congress is made of two chambers, the Senate and House of Representatives. Another word for two chambers is...

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Legislative

• Executive

In order to become a law, a bill must pass the:

• House

• House and Senate

• Senate

• The president just has to approve it

people who members of Congress Represent are called?

• Constituents

• Supporters

• voters

• Employers

The ability of the president to reject a bill is called a(n)

• veto
• rejection
• conference
• pigeonhole

In order to divide the work, Congress organizes itself into

• houses
• parties
• committees

After they are introduced, bills usually go to a permanent committee to be studied and debated. These are known as ____________ committees.

• Select
• Joint
• Conference
• Standing