How a Bill Becomes a Law

Which federal branch of government makes laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative

• Federal

If the President vetoes a bill, both the House and the Senate need a __ vote to override the veto so that it can become a law.

• 2/3

• majority

• 3/4

• 1/3

An idea for a law can come from

• the President

• Constituents (Citizens)

• Interest Groups

• All of the Above

A Proposed law is called a______

• Amendment

• Executive Order

• Bill

• Coin

What is the term used for when the president says no to a bill? 

• Veto

• Majority Vote

• Signed Bill

• Light Saber

Congress may override a presidential veto with a:

• majority vote

• three-quarters vote

• two-thirds vote

• unanimous vote

In order to become a law, a bill must pass the:

• House

• House and Senate

• Senate

• The president just has to approve it

If the House and Senate bills are similiar but not identical where does the bill go?

• Conference Committee

• The President

• The Trash can

If the president vetoes a bill, it can still become law if it gets ____% support in both the House and Senate.

• 51% (simple majority)

• 100%

• 66% (2/3)

Where does a bill go after it is introduced and given a number in the House of Representatives

• Committee

• Senate floor

• President

• HR floor to be voted on by everyone