Questions on Legislative Process

What is a Private and Public Bill?

• A Private Bill is introduced by a member of the legislature who is not a minister, while a Public Bill is introduced by a minister.

• A Private Bill affects only a particular group or locality, whereas a Public Bill affects the general public.

• A Private Bill is related to private matters, while a Public Bill is related to public matters.

• A Private Bill is debated in private sessions, while a Public Bill is debated in public sessions.

What is a "Rider?" (in relation to the topic of this class)

• A provision added to a bill that may have little if anything to do with the bill itself

• Someone who rides in a car

• a provision in health insurance

How much of each body in congress (house and senate) does it take to override a Presidential veto?

• A simple majority

• Two-thirds majority

• Three-fourths majority

• Unanimous vote

According to the Constitution all bills about revenue (taxes) must begin in which body of Congress?

• House of Representatives

• Senate

• Supreme Court

• President

Which of the following best describes an Uncontrollable Expenditure?

• Expenditures that are mandated by law and cannot be altered by the government.

• Expenditures that are optional and can be adjusted based on budget availability.

• Expenditures related to infrastructure development.

• Expenditures that are primarily focused on defense and security.

What is Pork-Barrel legislation?

• Laws on the transportation and storage of pork related goods

• Laws that are passed by Congress to appropriate money for local projects

• Laws passed by Congress on national finances

A proposed law is called a _______________

• veto

• congress

• bill

• unconstitutional

What is casework? (in relation to the topic of the class)

• The work of making cases

• The work a lawmaker does to help constituents with problems

• The work done by child protective services

What is a Congressional Staffer?

• A non-elected person who works in a member of Congress's office

• A member of Congress

• The people who staff the various departments connected to Congress

What are the three elements of representation according to veteran lawmakers? (multi-answer)

• Lobbying for the interest of foreign countries

• Education the public, their constituents, on issues

• Passing or opposing legislation

• A duty of advocacy for their constituents' interests