How a Bill Becomes a Law & Three Branches of Government Quiz

What happens if the House of Representatives doesn’t approve a bill?

• The bill goes to the president

• The president decides if it’s thrown out

• It goes back to the senate for more amendments and discussion.

• The Supreme Court picks one

Which branch of government interprets laws and decides if they are constitutional?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Law Enforcement Branch

What is the highest court in the United States?

• The Federal Court

• The Supreme Court

• The District Court

• The Appeals Court

After both houses of Congress pass a bill, where does it go?

• The people vote on it

• The Supreme Court reviews it

• The president reviews it

• The governor reviews it

How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 12

What is the first step for a bill to become a law?

• The president signs it

• It is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate

• The Supreme Court decides if it is fair

• Citizens vote on it

What happens if the president signs a bill?

• The bill becomes a law

• The bill is sent back to Congress

• The bill dies

• The Supreme Court reviews it

After a bill is introduced, where does it go next?

• To a committee for review

• To the president’s desk

• Straight to a vote

• To the Supreme Court

What system prevents one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Electoral College

• Checks and Balances

• The Presidential Veto

Which branch of government enforces the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• State Government