Legislative Evolution of a Bill

What is a legislative bill?

• A form of monetary exchange.

• Proposed legislation.

• A male name.

• The brim of a hat.

What is a legislative law?

• A rule within a system of rules.

• Anything to do with a lawyer.

• Something scientists develop.

• A figure of speech.

Who proposes a bill to Congress?

• The president (Donald Trump)

• A governor (Kay Ivey)

• A state legislator (Senator or State Representative)

• Town mayor (Sandy Stimpson)

Who can propose a bill to a state legislator?

• Mayors only.

• The president alone.

• Anyone with an idea for change.

• Important figures only.

Which chamber of Congress has to approve bills to become laws?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• Both the House of Representatives and the Senate

• Neither chamber approves bills

What is it called when either one or both chambers of Congress debate over a bill in an effort to delay the passage of a bill or halt it entirely?

• Partisanship

• Anti-compromise

• Disagreement

• Filibuster

If a bill passes both chambers of Congress, where does it go next?

• The Supreme Court

• The people to vote

• The president

• The Pentagon

What individual has the power to veto a proposed bill to prevent it from ever becoming law?

• Any single Supreme Court Justice

• The president

• The vice president

• Doug Jones

If the president issues a veto on a proposed bill, can it still become law?

• Yes for sure

• Not a chance

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• Two-thirds majority is both chambers of Congress

• Two-thirds majority in just one chamber of Congress

• One-half majority in either chamber of Congress

• The vice president contradicting the president's decision