How a Bill Becomes a Law

What are the three main stages of a bill in Congress?

• Drafting, editing, and finalizing

• Approval, negotiation, and signing

• Debate, voting, and veto

• Introduction, committee review, and floor action

What happens during the first stage of a bill in Congress?

• The bill is debated on the floor of Congress.

• The bill is sent directly to the President for approval.

• The bill is introduced and assigned to a committee.

• The bill is immediately voted on by all members of Congress.

During the second stage of a bill in Congress, what happens to the bill?

• Skipped to the final stage

• Referred to a committee

• Sent to the President for approval

• Returned to the House for revision

What is the purpose of the conference committee in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• To resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of a bill.

• To introduce new amendments to the bill

• To delay the bill indefinitely

• To veto the bill entirely

Who is responsible for giving final approval to a bill before it becomes a law?

• Speaker of the House

• Supreme Court Justice

• Vice President

• President

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• The bill becomes law automatically

• The President's decision is final and the bill is rejected

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court for review

• It is sent back to Congress for a possible override

What is the role of the House of Representatives in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• Advising the President on foreign policy

• Writing and enforcing laws

• Collecting taxes and tariffs

• Introducing, debating, and voting on bills

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

• Reviewing, amending, and voting on bills

• Writing and proposing bills

• Judicial review of bills

• Enforcing laws

How does a bill become a law if the President does not sign or veto it within 10 days?

• The bill is automatically vetoed

• The bill becomes a law without the President's signature

• The bill is sent back to the House for revision

• The bill is declared unconstitutional and rejected

What is the significance of the final approval stage in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• It is just a formality with no real impact

• It is only important for ceremonial purposes

• It has no significance at all

• It is the last step in the legislative process before the bill becomes a law.