How a Bill becomes a Law

A proposed law is called a _______________

• Veto

• Congress

• Bill

• Judicial Review

Who can come up with an idea for a bill?

• Only a member of Congress

• Only the President

• Anyone

• Only Supreme Court Justices

What is the first step in the legislative process for a bill to become a law?

• The President signs the bill

• The bill is introduced in either house

• The bill is reviewed by the Supreme Court

• The bill is voted on by both houses

What happens to a bill after it is proposed?

• It goes to a committee

• It goes to the Senate

• It becomes a law immediately

• It is rejected

When a bill is passed it goes to the President who can (click all correct answers)

• Sign the bill into law

• Send the bill to the Supreme Court

• Veto the bill and send it back to Congress

• Revise the bill before signing

When does a bill become law?

• After the Senate votes on it

• Once the House of Representatives approves it

• When the President signs it

• As soon as it is introduced in Congress

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• By a simple majority vote in both houses

• By a two-thirds majority vote in both houses

• By a three-fourths majority vote in both houses

• By a unanimous vote in both houses