Legislative Process Quiz

Who must approve a bill before it is presented to the President of the United States?

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives and the Senate

• The Vice President

• The State Governors

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• It is automatically discarded

• It goes back to the House of Representatives

• It can still become a law if two-thirds of Congress votes for its passage

• It is sent to the Supreme Court for review

Where do Senators introduce their bills?

• To the President

• To the House of Representatives

• To the Senate

• To the Supreme Court

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

• To draft new bills

• To reconcile changes made by the House and the Senate

• To veto bills

• To approve bills for the President

What is the first step in the process of creating a law?

• The President signs the bill

• The bill is debated in the Senate

• An idea for a bill is proposed

• The Supreme Court reviews the bill

What happens to bills that are not agreed upon by the House of Representatives?

• They are sent to the President

• They are sent to the Senate

• They are not sent onward

• They are automatically approved

What does the judicial branch do in the process of a bill becoming a law?

• Drafts the bill

• Ensures all laws passed are constitutional

• Approves the bill for the President

• Vetoes the bill

What is the purpose of the appropriate committee in the legislative process?

• To sign the bill into law

• To review and mark up bills as needed

• To veto bills

• To introduce bills to the Senate

What happens if a bill is approved by the House of Representatives?

• It is sent to the President

• It is sent to the Senate

• It is sent to the Supreme Court

• It is automatically vetoed

What does it mean when a bill is 'pigeonholed'?

• It is sent to the President

• It is set aside and not acted upon

• It is approved by the Senate

• It is sent to the Supreme Court