The Legislative Process: From Bill to Law

What happens if no action is taken by the committee after a bill is reviewed?

• The bill is automatically passed

• The bill is sent to the President for approval

• The bill is revised and resubmitted

• The bill dies

Who receives a bill first?

• The House
• The Senate
• Either the House or Senate
• President

Maya and Grace are working on a school project about the legislative process. They learn that any changes to the bill must be agreed by both houses.

• True

• False

Who can override the President if he vetoes the bill?

• The entire consent of the Senate
• 2/3rd majority in both the House and Senate
• The Vice President
• 2/3rds of the entire population of Washington, D.C

Rohan and Isla are part of the student council, and they learned that a new school policy must be debated and examined in a _____________ before it can be voted on by the entire council.

• panel of judges

• committee

• President

• Supreme Court

Who can draft a bill according to the law-making process described?

• Only a member of Congress

• Only the President

• A member of Congress, a non-Congress member, or organization

• Only Supreme Court Justices

If there is a 50/50 tie vote in the Senate, the _______________ or presiding officer of the Senate can vote to break the tie.

• Vice President
• Speaker of the House
• President
• Chief Justice

Avery is the President of the Student Council. How many working days does Avery have to sign a new club proposal into law or let it become law unsigned?

• 5 working days

• 10 working days

• 15 working days

• 20 working days

In a school district, who are the people that a student council representative, like Noah or Abigail, is responsible for representing?

• Enumerate

• Null

• Constituent

• Politico

During a student council meeting, James tried to delay the passing of a new rule by talking continuously. What is this attempt called?

• Gridlock

• Filibuster

• Pocket Veto

• Congressional Override