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Who can introduce a bill in the United States Senate?

• Any citizen of the United States

• The President of the United States

• A member of the Senate

• A member of the House of Representatives

What is the first step in the legislative process?

• The bill is signed into law

• The bill is drafted

• The bill is debated on the floor

• The bill is reviewed by the President

During the committee review, what happens to a bill?

• It is immediately sent to the President

• It is debated on the floor of the House or Senate

• It undergoes markup and amendments can be made

• It is voted on by the full House or Senate

What is the purpose of a conference committee in the legislative process?

• To introduce new bills

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

• To debate bills before they go to the floor

• To veto bills before they reach the President

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• The bill is immediately discarded

• The bill becomes law without the President's signature

• Congress can attempt to override the veto with a two-thirds vote

• The bill is sent back to the committee for further review

Which of the following is NOT a step in the legislative process?

• Introduction of a bill

• Committee review and markup

• Public voting on the bill

• Presidential approval or veto

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• With a simple majority vote in both the House and Senate

• With a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate

• With a three-fourths vote in both the House and Senate

• By sending the bill to the Supreme Court

What is the role of the Speaker of the House in the legislative process?

• To sign bills into law

• To introduce all new bills

• To guide legislation through the House and manage its actions

• To veto bills before they reach the President

What happens during the floor debate in Congress?

• Members vote on the bill without discussion

• Members discuss and propose amendments to the bill

• The President reviews and comments on the bill

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court for approval

After a bill has passed both the House and Senate, what is the next step before it becomes law?

• It is reviewed by the Supreme Court

• It is sent to the states for ratification

• It is sent to the President for approval or veto

• It is published in the Federal Register