Bill to Law Quiz

Where can a bill originate?

• House of Representatives only

• Senate only

• House of Representatives or Senate

• President's office

Who can introduce a bill?

• Only members of the House of Representatives

• Only members of the Senate

• Only the President

• Members of Congress, the President, or outside groups

What happens after a bill is introduced in the House of Representatives?

• The bill is sent to a committee

• The bill goes through floor action

• The bill is debated in the Senate

• The bill is signed by the President

Which committee is responsible for assigning a time for debate in the House?

• Rules Committee

• Judiciary Committee

• Finance Committee

• Ethics Committee

What happens during floor action in the House?

• The bill is debated and amended

• The bill is sent to the Senate

• The bill is signed by the President

• The bill is rejected by the House

What happens after a bill is introduced in the Senate?

• The bill is sent to a committee

• The bill goes through floor action

• The bill is debated in the House

• The bill is signed by the President

What is the purpose of a conference committee?

• To introduce a bill in the Senate

• To assign a time for debate in the House

• To work out a compromise between the House and Senate

• To veto a bill proposed by the President

What happens if the President signs a bill?

• The bill becomes law

• The bill goes back to the House for amendments

• The bill is rejected by the Senate

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court for review

What percentage of Congress can override a Presidential veto?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/3

• Congress can't overturn a Presidential veto

How can a vetoed bill still become law?

• If approved by a majority vote in both houses of Congress

• If the President signs it again

• If the Supreme Court approves it

• If the Speaker of the House approves it