The Journey of a Bill

The Journey of a Bill

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Social Studies, Other

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the journey of a bill from an idea to becoming a law. It starts with the introduction of the bill in Congress, followed by discussions and debates. The bill then goes through voting in the House of Representatives and the Senate. If approved, it moves to the White House for the President's signature. If vetoed, it returns to Congress for further consideration. The process highlights the challenges and steps involved in lawmaking.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the journey of a bill?

Being signed by the President

Being introduced to the Senate

Being debated in Congress

Starting as an idea

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who writes the bill and introduces it to Congress?

The Senate

The Supreme Court

A local congressman

The President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to most bills during the discussion phase in Congress?

They are vetoed by the President

They are signed into law

They never progress beyond this stage

They are immediately approved

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the bill go after being approved by the House of Representatives?

To the Supreme Court

To the Senate

To the President

Back to the local congressman

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Senate in the journey of a bill?

To sign the bill into law

To introduce the bill

To vote on the bill

To veto the bill

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final destination of a bill before it can become a law?

The White House

The House of Representatives

The Supreme Court

The Senate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

It becomes a law anyway

It goes back to Congress

It is sent to the Supreme Court

It is discarded permanently

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