TAKE QUIZ 14 | Lessons 27 & 28

What is the first step in the process of making a federal law in the U.S.?

• The President signs the bill.

• An idea is proposed.

• The bill is debated in the Senate.

• The bill is sent to a committee.

Who can sponsor a bill in Congress?

• The President

• A member of Congress

• A citizen

• A committee

What is the term for the first draft of an idea for a law?

• Law

• Bill

• Amendment

• Proposal

What happens to a bill after it is introduced in the House of Representatives?

• It is signed by the President.

• It is sent to a committee.

• It becomes a law.

• It is debated in the Senate.

What is a filibuster?

• A vote to pass a bill

• A long speech to delay a vote

• A committee meeting

• A presidential veto

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A simple majority vote

• A two-thirds majority vote

• A unanimous vote

• A three-fourths majority vote

What is the term for when a bill is not acted upon by a committee?

• Vetoed

• Pocket vetoed

• Died in committee

• Filibustered

What happens if the President takes no action on a bill and Congress is in session?

• The bill is vetoed.

• The bill becomes a law.

• The bill is sent back to Congress.

• The bill is filibustered.

What percentage of bills introduced in Congress typically become laws?

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

• 5%

What is the role of a subcommittee in the legislative process?

• To sign the bill into law

• To gather expert opinions and review the bill

• To introduce the bill to the Senate

• To veto the bill