The Legislative Process

What is the MAIN function of the Legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To oversee the Executive branch

How many members are in the United States Senate?

• 435

• 100

• 50

• 150

How are representatives in the House of Representatives allocated among the states?

• Each state receives an equal number of representatives

• The president decides how many each state gets.

• The supreme court votes on how many each state gets.

• The number of representatives is based on population of the state.

Congress is made of what two parts?

• The House of Representatives

• Parliament

• The Senate

• The Floor

After an idea has been written in the form of a bill, what is the next step in the legislative process?

• The bill is introduced to the house or senate

• Debate and discussion

• Approval by the President

• Ratification by the states

Who can introduce a bill in Congress?

• The President
• Members of Congress
• Only Senators

• Only Representatives

What happens to a bill after it is introduced in Congress?

• It goes through committee review, possible revisions, debate, and voting in both the House and Senate. If approved by both chambers, it is sent to the President to sign into law or veto.
• It is returned to the public for a direct vote.
• It is sent to the Supreme Court for approval.
• It is immediately signed into law by the President.

How can a bill still become a law if the president vetoes it?

• The bill automatically becomes a law after 30 days

• The bill is sent back to the House of Representatives for revision

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court for a final decision

• Two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate must vote to override the veto.