Week 1: Station 3 - Legislative Process Quiz

Where did a bill go just before it gets presented to the entire house?

• To the Governor

• To the standing committee

• To the other chamber

• To the voters

What can happen to a bill when it goes to a committee?

• It can be signed into law

• It can be ignored

• It can be engrossed, killed, or amended

• It can be sent to the voters

Once one house approves the bill, where does it go next?

• To the Governor

• To the President

• To the other chamber

• To the voters

Once a bill is approved by BOTH houses, then where does it go, AND what could happen to the bill?

• It goes to the Governor, who may sign or veto it

• It goes to the President, who may sign or veto it

• It goes to the voters for approval

• It goes back to the committee for review

What is the first step in the process of how a bill becomes a law?

• The bill is signed by the Governor

• A legislator introduces an idea for a law

• The bill is voted on by the public

• The bill is sent to the President

What happens during the 1st Reading of a bill?

• The bill is signed into law

• The bill is formally introduced

• The bill is sent to the Governor

• The bill is voted on by the public

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

• To sign the bill into law

• To consider and possibly amend the bill

• To introduce the bill to the public

• To veto the bill

What happens if the committee approves the bill?

• It is sent to the voters

• It receives a 3rd reading in front of the entire chamber

• It is signed into law

• It is vetoed by the Governor

What can the Governor do once a bill is sent for approval?

• Sign it, do nothing, or veto it

• Send it back to the committee

• Introduce it to the public

• Amend it

What happens if the Governor does nothing with the bill?

• It becomes law automatically after 40 days

• It is sent back to the committee

• It is vetoed

• It is sent to the voters