Checkpoint 4.5 The Legislative Process (GOV)

What is the purpose of a "discharge petition" in Congress?

• To reconcile different versions of the same bill

• To allow the president to veto a bill indirectly

• To force a bill out of committee

• To require a public vote by each member

What is a "pocket veto"?

• A vote where each member states their vote publicly

• A veto that occurs when the president does not sign a bill within 10 days and Congress adjourns

• A document signed by the majority to force a bill out of committee

• A resolution passed by both houses without the force of law

What is the purpose of a discharge petition in the House?

• To amend a bill in committee

• To force a bill out of committee for a vote

• To attach a rider to a bill

• To pass a joint resolution

How do joint resolutions differ from other resolutions?

• They are only passed by the Senate

• They have the same force as a bill

• They are nonbinding expressions of opinion

• They are used only for budgetary matters

What is the minimum number of members required for a quorum in the House of Representatives?

• 100

• 218

• 435

• 50

What is the purpose of the Rules Committee in the House of Representatives?

• To draft new bills

• To assign rules for amending bills and set time limits on debate

• To veto bills

• To conduct roll call votes