How a Bill Becomes Law

Which of the following is the first step in how a bill becomes law?

• Bill is introduced

• Bill is worked in committee

• Bill is signed into law

• Bill is voted on

What happens after a bill is worked in committee?

• Bill is introduced

• Bill is signed into law

• Bill is debated

• Bill is sent to other house

Which step comes right before a bill is signed into law?

• Bill is introduced

• Bill is voted on

• Bill is sent to other house

• Bill is worked in committee

The final step in the process of how a bill becomes law is (a)  

• Bill is introduced
• Bill is worked in committee
• Bill is signed into law
• Bill is debated

Match the following steps with their descriptions:

• The bill is presented to the legislative body

• Bill is introduced

• The bill is discussed and modified

• Bill is worked in committee

• The bill is put to a vote

• Bill is voted on

• The bill receives final approval and becomes law

• Bill is signed into law

What happens after a bill is debated?

• Bill is introduced

• Bill is signed into law

• Bill is voted on

• Bill is sent to other house

Which step involves the bill being sent to the other house?

• Bill is introduced

• Bill is worked in committee

• Bill is signed into law

• Bill is sent to other house

What is the definition of a bill?

• A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration

• A law that has been passed by both houses of Congress

• A document that outlines the powers of the government

• A statement of the government's budget

If a power is specifically stated in the Constitution, it is what kind of power?

• Implied power

• Reserved power

• Concurrent power

• Enumerated power

In our national government, the branch of government responsible for making the laws is (a)  

• Executive branch
• Judicial branch
• Legislative branch
• State governments