How A Bill Becomes A Law

Who is allowed to propose a bill in Congress?

• State Governors

• Members of Congress

• Federal Judges

• Mayors

Where is a bill introduced by placing it into the 'hopper'?

• Committee Room

• White House

• Congress Floor

• Senate Chamber

How is a bill identified after being read aloud on the floor?

• Assigned a Name

• Assigned a Code

• Assigned a Number

• Assigned a Title

What happens if a committee takes no action on a bill?

What does it mean when a bill is 'pigeonholed' in a legislative committee?

• The bill is fast-tracked for approval

• The bill is sent to a subcommittee

• The committee decides not to act on the bill

• The bill is approved unanimously

What role does the Rules Committee play in the House of Representatives?

• Sets rules for debate

• Approves committee members

• Determines bill titles

• Reviews presidential actions

Which method is used in the House to force a bill out of committee by collecting signatures?

• Discharge Petition

• Rules Suspension

• Committee Bypass

• Executive Override

When can a discharge petition be initiated in the House of Representatives?

• Immediately after bill introduction

• After 30 legislative days in committee

• Only during floor action

• Anytime during a congressional session

What is required for the House to consider certain bills quickly with limited debate?

• Rules Committee approval

• Unanimous consent

• Suspension of the Rules

• Executive Order

In which stage is the bill scheduled for debate, and amendments can be proposed?

• Committee Action

• Floor Action

• Rules Committee

• Subcommittee Review