The Functions of Congress

What is a bill as described in the learning material?

• A. A formal declaration made by a full legislative body

• B. A proposed law presented to Congress

• C. A finalized law that has been approved by the President

• D. A suggestion made by the citizens to the government

What do Private Bills address?

• A. General concerns of the public

• B. International relations

• C. Concerns with individual people or places

• D. Technological advancements

What do Public Bills address?

• A. Specific concerns of private corporations

• B. General concerns and apply to the entire nation

• C. Personal matters of government officials

• D. Educational curriculum changes

Who can introduce new legislation or bills?

• Any citizen of the country

• Only members of Congress

• State governors

• The President

Who can introduce new legislation or bills?

• Any citizen of the country

• Only members of Congress

• State governors

• The President

What happens to a bill when it is presented to Congress?

• It is immediately voted on by all members

• It is sent to a committee to be subject to hearings

• It becomes law without any hearings

• It is returned to the author for revisions

What may a committee do if it holds hearings on a bill?

• Pass the bill immediately

• Amend the bill

• Promote the bill on social media

• Send the bill to the President

What is floor consideration in the context of a bill becoming law?

• A bill is rewritten on the floor of Congress

• A bill is considered and acted upon by the full membership of either the House or the Senate

• A bill is sent to the floor for cleaning

• A bill is archived on the floor of the library

What happens to a bill after it is voted on and passed?

• A) It is sent to the President for approval.

• B) It is returned to the original house for reconsideration.

• C) It moves onto the next house for voting.

• D) It automatically becomes law.

What is formed to resolve differences if a bill passed by both houses is not identical?

• A) A judicial review board

• B) A conference committee

• C) A public referendum

• D) An executive order