Legislative Process Quiz

A bill is best defined as:

• A finalized law

• A proposed law

• A petition started by the people

• A request from the president

Where do bills ultimately originate?

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

• The people

• The president

Interest groups, political parties, and media influence lawmaking by:

• Passing bills

• Uniting people to pressure lawmakers

• Voting on bills

• Writing laws

Which of the following is NOT a reason lawmakers might avoid addressing national problems?

• They fear losing popularity

• The problem has no easy solution

• Lawmakers are divided

• The president forbids it

The correct order of the legislative process is:

• Floor debate → Standing committee → Introduction → Vote

• Introduction → Committee → Rules Committee → Floor debate → Vote → President

• Introduction → Floor debate → Rules Committee → Committee → Vote

• Committee → Introduction → Floor debate → Vote → President

What is the MOST likely place a bill will die?

• Introduction

• Standing committee

• Floor debate

• President’s desk

What does the Rules Committee do?

• Decides whether a bill becomes a law

• Sets debate rules like time limits and amendment rules

• Assigns bills to committees

• Breaks ties in Senate voting

A filibuster can happen:

• Only in the House

• Only in the Senate

• In both chambers

• Only in conference committee

How much support does a bill need to pass a vote in either house?

• 2/3 majority

• Unanimous vote

• Simple majority

• Majority of the majority party

What happens if the second house amends a bill passed by the first house?

• The bill automatically becomes law

• It must return to the first house for approval

• The president decides between the two versions

• The Supreme Court reviews the changes