Exploring the Legislative Branch of Government

The video explains the process of how laws are made in the United States. It covers the role of Congress, which is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives, and how individuals can become legislators. The process of drafting, introducing, and approving a bill is detailed, including the necessary votes in Congress and the President's role in signing or vetoing the bill. The video concludes with the transformation of a bill into a statute once it becomes law.

Who is responsible for making laws in the United States?

• The Supreme Court

• Congress

• The Governors

• The President

What are the two groups that make up Congress?

• The Senate and the House of Representatives

• The Governors and the Senate

• The House of Representatives and the President

• The Senate and the Supreme Court

How many senators does each state elect?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the first step in the process of making a law?

• It is voted on by the public

• It is reviewed by the Supreme Court

• The President signs it

• It is introduced as a bill

What is a bill?

• A Supreme Court decision

• A presidential order

• A rough draft of a law

• A final version of a law

Who studies a bill to ensure it won't cause problems?

• The public

• A committee

• The Supreme Court

• The President

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

• It is discarded

• It is sent back to Congress for another vote

• It becomes a law immediately

What fraction of Congress must vote in favor of a bill to override a presidential veto?

• One-third

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

• One-half

What is a statute?

• A presidential order

• A Supreme Court decision

• A final written law

• A proposed law

What is the official set of laws in the United States called?

• The Constitution

• The Code

• The Bill of Rights

• The Statutes