How Laws are Made in the United States

What does the word 'federal' mean?

• Relating to a school

• Relating to a nation formed by a union of parts

• Relating to a city

• Relating to a single state

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Who can come up with ideas for new laws?

• Only members of Congress

• Anyone, including citizens

• Only the President

• Only special interest groups

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What is the first draft of an idea for a law called?

• A suggestion

• A rule

• A law

• A bill

Who must sponsor a bill?

• A member of Congress

• A citizen

• A judge

• A teacher

Where does a bill go after it is introduced?

• To the Supreme Court

• To the President

• To the Governor

• To a committee

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What happens if a committee accepts a bill?

• It becomes a law

• It goes to the President

• It goes to the House or Senate for debate

• It is rejected

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

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What is a filibuster?

• A type of bill

• A long speech to delay a vote

• A vote to accept a bill

• A committee meeting

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What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• It is forgotten

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

• It is sent back to Congress

• It becomes a law

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What is a pocket veto?

• When the President signs a bill

• When the President takes no action and Congress is not in session

• When Congress overrides a veto

• When a bill is accepted by the committee

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What percentage of bills introduced in Congress become laws?

• 25 percent

• 90 percent

• 5 percent

• 50 percent