Understanding Legislative Processes

Understanding Legislative Processes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Civics

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explains the journey of a bill from an idea to a law. It starts with the bill's introduction on Capitol Hill, followed by its passage through Congress, where it faces debates and votes. The bill then moves to the president, who can approve, veto, or take no action, leading to a pocket veto. The process highlights the challenges and patience required for a bill to become a law.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial stage of a bill before it becomes a bill?

A suggestion

A draft

An idea

A proposal

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is responsible for introducing a bill to Congress?

A local congressman

A Senator

The Vice President

The President

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to most bills in Congress?

They are vetoed

They are passed unanimously

They become laws

They die in committee

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a bill to move from the House of Representatives to the Senate?

A presidential signature

A majority vote

A committee review

A public referendum

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'veto' in the context of a bill becoming a law?

A bill being passed

A bill being rejected by the President

A bill being amended

A bill being debated

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'pocket veto'?

A veto that is automatically approved

A veto that is signed by the Vice President

A veto that occurs when the President takes no action

A veto that is overridden by Congress

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a 'rider' in legislative terms?

A committee report

An add-on to a bill to help pass a controversial measure

An amendment to a bill

A type of veto

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