Practice Activity Creation of Bills

Who can propose labor laws?

• Citizens

• Labor unions

• The President

• Congressional committees

What type of bill applies to the whole nation?

• Public Bills

• Private Bills

• Joint Resolutions

• Local Ordinances

What is the primary use of concurrent resolutions?

• To pass new laws.

• To amend the Constitution.

• To state a position on some matter like foreign affairs.

• To approve treaties.

Concurrent resolutions are typically used for which of the following?

• Declaring war.

• Stating a position on foreign affairs.

• Approving the federal budget.

• Confirming judicial appointments.

Concurrent resolutions are typically used for which purpose?

• Enacting new laws.

• Expressing a position on foreign affairs.

• Approving the national budget.

• Confirming cabinet members.

What is the likelihood of a "rider" passing on its own?

• Very high

• Moderate

• Low

• Guaranteed

What happens if there is not enough committee support for a bill?

• It is sent to the President

• It is sent to the Senate

• It is not sent to the entire House for consideration

• It becomes a law automatically

What happens to a bill if the House has concerns or details to work out?

• It is immediately passed

• It is sent to the President

• It may be sent back to committee

• It is discarded

What is the significance of the "SECOND READING" in the legislative process?

• It marks the introduction of the bill

• It is the final approval of the bill

• It allows for debate by the entire House

• It is the President's review

What is a roll call vote?

• A vote where only the leaders decide

• A vote where each member votes one at a time as their name is called

• A vote conducted by secret ballot

• A vote where only the majority party votes