Journey of a Bill: Becoming a Law

Where does a bill sit while waiting to become a law?

• In a library

• On Capitol Hill

• In the White House

• At the Supreme Court

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What is the first step for an idea to become a bill?

• It is voted on in the Senate.

• It is introduced to Congress by a congressman.

• It is signed by the president.

• It is debated in a committee.

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

• It goes back to the people for a vote.

• It becomes a law immediately.

• It is debated and voted on in committee.

• It is sent to the president.

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What must happen for a bill to move from the House to the Senate?

• It must be rewritten by the House.

• It must be approved by the Supreme Court.

• It must be voted on and passed by the House.

• It must be signed by the president.

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

• It is archived in the library.

• It is reviewed by the Supreme Court.

• It is voted on by the public.

• It is signed by the president.

What can the president do to a bill?

• Rewrite it

• Introduce it to Congress

• Vote on it

• Veto it

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What happens if the president vetoes a bill?

• It is sent back to Congress for another vote.

• It becomes a law automatically.

• It goes to the Supreme Court.

• It is discarded.

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Is it easy for a bill to become a law?

• No, it requires many steps and approvals.

• Only if the president agrees.

• Only if it starts in the Senate.

• Yes, it's a simple process.

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

A proposed law is called a _______________

• veto

• congress

• bill

• unconstitutional

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