3.9 How a Bill Becomes a Law

What type of committee includes only members from one chamber and is a permanent part of both chambers?

• Special Committee

• Joint Committee

• Conference Committee

• Standing Committee

After being introduced on the floor, a bill moves to

• the appropriate standing committee

• floor debate

• the president's desk

• a roll-call vote

A filibuster can be ended by

• floor debate

• a roll-call vote

• three-fifths of the senators voting cloture

• a two-thirds vote of the members

Congress may override a presidential veto with a:

• majority vote

• three-quarters vote

• two-thirds vote

• unanimous vote

Which of the following is a part of the lawmaking process?

• checking the power of the president

• debating bills on the floor of Congress

• approving presidential appointments

• performing casework

What type of bill must originate in the House of Representatives?

• Revenue (tax) bill

• Education bill

• Transportation bill

• Housing bill

What power allows a senator to speak for as long as they want to delay voting on a bill?

• Commitee

• Veto

• Filibuster

• Override

Where can a bill be introduced?

• Only the House of Representatives

• Only the Senate

• The white house

• Both the Senate and the House can introduce a bill

What happens when a president signs a bill?

• The House of Representatives must make changes to the bill

• It goes back to the Senate to debate

• A standing committee will review changes made by the president

• The bill becomes federal law

Which federal branch of government makes laws?

• Judicial
• Executive
• Legislative
• Federal