How a Bill Becomes a Law

Who can introduce a bill in Congress?

• Any citizen

• The Supreme Court

• A Congressman or a Senator

• Only the President

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

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

• It goes to the President

• It is referred to a committee

• It is immediately voted on

What is the purpose of the committee markup process?

• To introduce the bill

• To write the bill in formal, legal language

• To send the bill to the President

• To vote on the bill

What is an open rule in the Senate?

• A rule that stops the bill

• A rule that closes the debate

• A rule that sends the bill to the President

• A rule that allows for amendments

What extra step does the House have that the Senate does not?

• A Rules Committee

• A filibuster

• A presidential veto

• A conference committee

What must happen for a bill to go to the President?

• It must be introduced by the President

• It must be signed by the Speaker of the House

• It must be approved by the Supreme Court

• It must pass both houses in identical form

What is a pocket veto?

• When the President signs the bill

• When the bill is sent back to the committee

• When the President vetoes the bill

• When the President neither signs nor vetoes the bill and Congress adjourns

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• By a simple majority vote

• By a 2/3rd majority in both houses

• By sending the bill to the Supreme Court

• By asking the President to reconsider

What is a filibuster?

• A rule that allows amendments

• A prolonged debate to delay or prevent a vote

• A committee that reviews bills

• A presidential veto

What are veto gates?

• Places where a bill can be killed

• Rules for debate in the Senate

• Committees that review bills

• Presidential options for a bill