Legislative Process Quiz

Who can write a bill?

• anyone

• only members of the House of Representatives

• the President

• Senators

Who can introduce a bill?

• anyone

• only members of the House of Representatives or Senate

• the President

What is a bill?

• A formal expression of opinion or intention made by a legislative body.

• Proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature.

• A legislative measure that requires approval by both houses and is presented to the president for approval.

• A resolution passed by both houses of Congress that does not require the president's approval.

What is a joint resolution?

• A formal expression of opinion or intention made by a legislative body.

• Proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature.

• A legislative measure that requires approval by both houses and is presented to the president for approval.

• A resolution passed by both houses of Congress that does not require the president's approval.

What is a concurrent resolution?

• A formal expression of opinion or intention made by a legislative body.

• Proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature.

• A legislative measure that requires approval by both houses and is presented to the president for approval.

• A resolution passed by both houses of Congress that does not require the president's approval.

What is a public bill?

• A formal expression of opinion or intention made by a legislative body.

• Proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature.

• Concern individual people or places.

• Apply to entire nation.

What is a private bill?

• A formal expression of opinion or intention made by a legislative body.

• Proposed legislation under consideration by a legislature.

• Concern individual people or places.

• Apply to entire nation.

How many standing committees does the House of Representatives have?

• 16

• 19

• 20

• 25

How many standing committees does the Senate have?

• 16

• 20

• 25

• 5

Which of the following requires approval by both houses and is presented to the president for approval?

• Bill

• Joint resolution

• Concurrent resolution

• Public bill