Bill to Law

A bill is ________________.

• something I pay every month

• a suggested law being considered by Congress

• something the president signs

• is introduced by lobbyist

What comes first in the lawmaking process?

• debating the bill on the floor

• working in committees

• introducing a bill in either house

• sending the bill to the President to sign or veto

What is the last step of the lawmaking process in Congress?

• voting on the bill

• working in committees

• sending the bill to the President (sign or veto)

• introducing a bill in either house

How many bills are introduced in a single session of Congress?

• tens

• millions

• thousands

• hundreds

Most of the work that is done on bills in Congress in done ________________.

• on the floor

• in the other house

• in committees

• at the White House

Elected officials in Congress write laws and take action in response to ______________ or ______________.

• problems or issues

• questions or answers

• the president or lobbyists

• special interest groups or voters

Only ____________ can introduce a bill to Congress.

• the media

• interest groups

• a member of Congress

• the president

Who seeks to influence legislators to introduce or vote for or against a bill?

• Supreme Court

• lobbyists

• police officers

• teachers

Which is NOT a way for the media to influence public policy?

• focusing the public attention on selected issues

• fake news

• holding government officials accountable to the public

• offering a forum in which opposing viewpoints are communicated

Which is NOT a way for the president to influence public policy?

• delivering an annual speech to Congress (State of the Union address)

• going on vacation

• appointing officials who help carry out the laws

• proposing legislation