Quiz on the Process of a Bill Becoming a Law

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

• It is sent to the Senate

• It dies in committee

• It becomes a law

• It is sent to the President

What is the next step if the House of Representatives passes the bill?

• It becomes a law

• It is sent to the Senate for consideration

• It is sent to the President

• It is vetoed

Who is a lobbyist?

• A person who tries to influence lawmakers

• A person who vetoes bills

• A person who enforces laws

What happens if the House of Representatives fails the bill?

• It becomes a law

• It is sent to the Senate

• It is sent back to committee or fails

• It is sent to the President

What is the purpose of a committee in the bill process?

• To sign the bill into law

• To hold hearings and study the bill

• To veto the bill

• To send the bill to the President

If the Senate passes a bill unchanged, where does it go next?

• Back to the House.

• To the President.

• To the Supreme Court.

• To the Conference Committee.

What is the purpose of the Conference Committee?

• To sign the bill into law.

• To work out differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.

• To veto the bill.

• To debate the bill in the Senate.

What is required to override a Presidential veto?

• A simple majority in the Senate.

• A 2/3 vote in the House and Senate.

• A unanimous vote in the House.

• Approval from the Supreme Court.

What happens if a different version of the House bill is passed by the Senate?

• It is sent to the President.

• It is sent to the Conference Committee.

• It is automatically vetoed.

• It is sent back to the House.

What is a filibuster?

• A method to speed up the voting process.

• A tactic to delay or block legislative action.

• A type of bill amendment.

• A committee meeting.