Civics 101 Quiz: How a Bill Becomes a Law

What is the setting of the cartoon?

• City Hall

• Capitol Hill

• Congress

• White House

What is the main character in the cartoon?

• A congressman

• A law

• A bill

• The President

Where does the bill go after it leaves the committee?

• Supreme Court

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• City Council

What can the President do if the whole Congress approves the bill?

• Amend the bill

• Veto the bill

• Sign the bill

• Ignore the bill

What happens if the President vetoes the bill?

• The bill goes back to Congress for another vote

• The bill is automatically approved

• The bill becomes a law

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court

What is the likelihood of a bill becoming a law after being vetoed by the President?

• Unlikely

• Very likely

• Guaranteed

• Highly likely

What is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• Bill is introduced in the Senate

• Bill is signed by the President

• Bill is reviewed by the Supreme Court

• Bill is voted on by the City Council

What happens to a bill after it is passed by the House of Representatives?

• It becomes a law

• It is sent to the President for approval

• It is reviewed by the Supreme Court

• It is sent to the Senate for approval

Who has the final say in whether a bill becomes a law?

• The President

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

What is the role of the Supreme Court in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• They introduce the bill

• They vote on the bill

• They review the bill for constitutionality

• They sign the bill into law