Unit 3: Bill to Law

Who can have an idea for a bill?

• Only members of Congress

• Any US citizen

• Only the President

• Only state governors

Who must sponsor an idea for a bill?

• A member of the House of Representatives

• A member of Congress

• The Vice President

• A senator

Through which houses must a bill go to become a law?

• Only the House of Representatives

• Only the Senate

• Both houses of Congress

• The White House

What is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• A bill is debated.

• A bill is proposed.

• A bill is voted on.

• A bill is signed into law.

Who can sponsor a bill?

• Any citizen.

• A member of Congress.

• The President.

• The Speaker of the House

What is the term used when most bills die in the House/Senate Standing Committee?

• Pigeon hole

• Black hole

• Rabbit hole

• Sinkhole

After being referred to the Standing Committee, where does a bill go for research and review?

• Sub Committees

• Main Committee

• Executive Committee

• Joint Session

What happens in Step 3 of the legislative process?

• The President signs the bill.

• The bill is introduced in the House.

• House/Senate debates and passes the bill.

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court.

What are the possible voting options for members when a bill is put to a vote?

• Yes, No, Abstain

• Yea, Nay, Present

• Agree, Disagree, Neutral

• For, Against, Undecided

What is the purpose of the Conference Committee in the legislative process?

• To introduce new bills

• To veto bills

• To ensure both versions of a bill are identical

• To sign bills into law