How a Bill Becomes Law

A proposed law is called a

In which Chamber of Congress can a bill be introduced?

• The Senate only

• Both the House and the Senate

• Neither. Bills are introduced by the President.

• The House of Representatives only

What is the very first step in creating a law?

• Introducing idea to the chamber

• Writing a bill

• Constituents vote for ideas on election day

• The President tells Congress what to debate

After a bill is introduced, where does it go?

• To committee then subcommittee

• To the Speaker of the House or Majority Leader

• To the constituents

• To the President for revision

Which of the following are possibilities for bills in committee? Select all that apply.

• Pigeonhole

• Pass

• Amend

• Report unfavorably

• Create committee bill

Where do MOST bills die?

• In Committee

• On the President's desk

• On the floor

• During a filibuster

Who runs the debate in the House of Representatives

• Speaker of the House

• Majority Whip

• Vice President

• Minority Leader

What does the House Rules Committee do?

• The committee that introduces bills to the House

• Whips up votes for their political party

• Sets guidelines for the dress code when Congress is in session

• Sets guidelines, time limits, and agenda for debate.

Who runs the debate in the Senate?

• Speaker of the Senate

• Vice President

• Majority Leader

• Majority Whip

What is a filibuster?

• A President saying no to bill

• A Senator talking until a bill is pulled from consideration

• The HRC setting the agenda

• The bill passing the Senate