How a bill becomes a law

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

• The President signs the bill into law

• A member of Congress proposes the bill.

• The bill is sent to the United Nations for approval

• The Supreme Court reviews the bill

Where can a bill be introduced?

• In a legislative body

• On a sports field

• At a grocery store

• In a courtroom

Who can introduce a bill in Congress?

• State governors

• The President

• Members of Congress

• Foreign leaders

What happens after a bill is introduced in Congress?

• The bill is immediately passed into law without any further steps.

• The bill is automatically vetoed by the President.

• The bill goes through committee review, full chamber debate and voting, then sent to the President for approval.

• The bill is returned to the sponsor without any action taken.

What is the purpose of the committee in the bill process?

• To review, amend, and vote on proposed legislation

• To organize social events for the legislators

• To provide legal advice to the public

• To oversee the maintenance of the Capitol building

What happens during the floor debate of a bill?

• Members read the bill silently

• Members take a break

• Members discuss unrelated topics

• Members discuss, propose amendments, and vote on the bill.

What is a filibuster and how can it impact the passing of a bill?

• A filibuster is a type of sandwich that can delay the passing of a bill

• A filibuster is a type of weather phenomenon that can impact the passing of a bill

• A filibuster is a type of dance move that politicians use to distract from passing a bill

• A filibuster is a tactic used to delay or block the passing of a bill by extending debate indefinitely, impacting the passing of a bill by requiring a supermajority of 60 votes to end the filibuster and proceed to a vote.

What is the final step before a bill becomes a law?

• Congress voting on the bill

• Bill being sent to the Supreme Court

• Public referendum on the bill

• President signing the bill

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• The bill is sent back to the Supreme Court for review

• The President can rewrite the bill

• Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House and the Senate.

• The bill automatically becomes law

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• By appealing to the Supreme Court for a ruling

• By initiating a national referendum

• By passing the bill again with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

• By obtaining approval from the United Nations