Bills and Laws

Who can veto (to refuse to allow) bills in the United States?

• The President

• The Vice President

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Who makes federal laws of the United States?

• Congress

• The states

• The President

• The Supreme Court

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Who signs bills to become laws of the United States?

• The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• The Vice President

• The Secretary of State

• The President

What is the primary purpose of a bill in the legislative process?

• To propose a new law

• To amend the constitution

• To elect a new leader

• To dissolve the government

Which of the following is a synonym for 'veto'?

• Approve

• Reject

• Ignore

• Support

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

In the context of bills and laws, what does the term 'bicameral' refer to?

• A two-chamber legislative body

• A single-chamber legislative body

• A three-branch government

• A dual-executive system

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Identify the correct sentence:

• The bill was passed by the Senate and the House.

• The bill were passed by the Senate and the House.

• The bill is pass by the Senate and the House.

• The bill are passed by the Senate and the House.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

• To draft and review bills

• To enforce laws

• To veto bills

• To sign bills into law

Which of the following best describes a 'filibuster'?

• A prolonged speech to delay legislative action

• A formal vote to pass a bill

• A committee meeting to discuss a bill

• A presidential veto of a bill

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the antonym of 'ratify'?

• Approve

• Confirm

• Reject

• Endorse

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4