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WorksheetsUS Law making
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
IF THE PRESIDENT SIGNS A BILL WHAT HAPPENS?
a)
IT BECOMES A LAW
b)
IT GOES BACK TO THE SENATE
c)
IT IS VETOED
d)
THE PRESIDENT EATS A SANDWICH
2.
COMMITTEES PLAY NO PART IN THE LAW MAKING PROCESS
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
3.
HOW CAN THE HOUSE OR SENATE KILL A BILL?
a)
ATTACK WITH AN AC130 GUNSHIP
b)
ELECTROSHOCK
c)
REFUSE TO VOTE ON IT
d)
ALL OF THE ABOVE
4.
WHAT IS A SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP?
a)
A GROUP OF ESPECIALLY INTERESTING PEOPLE
b)
A GROUP OF PEOPLE WHO WORK TOGETHER FOR A COMMON CAUSE
c)
PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FORMING A SPECIAL GROUP
d)
THE OPPOSITE OF A NORMAL BORING GROUP
5.
Who can introduce a new bill?
a)
all of these
b)
individuals
c)
corporations
d)
special interest groups
6.
What can happen to a bill once in a committee?
a)
all of these
b)
it can be marked-up
c)
it can be pigenholed
d)
it can be voted down
7.
What can the president do once he receives the bill?
a)
all of these
b)
sign the bill into law
c)
veto the bill
d)
"pocket veto" the bill
8.
What fraction vote does it take in both House and Senate to override a veto?
a)
2/3
b)
3/4
c)
1/2
d)
1/3
9.
IN WHICH HOUSE CAN BILLS BE INTRODUCED
a)
WHITE HOUSE
b)
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
c)
THE SENATE
d)
BOTH THE HOUSE OF REPS. OR THE SENATE
10.
IF THE PRESIDENT SIGNS A BILL WHAT HAPPENS?
a)
IT BECOMES A LAW
b)
IT GOES BACK TO THE SENATE
c)
IT IS VETOED
d)
THE SPEAKER WILL REVIEW IT
11.
The branch of government with the power to make laws is
a)
The Executive Branch
b)
The Judicial Branch
c)
The Legislative Branch
d)
The White House Branch
12.
The presiding officer of the House of Representatives
a)
Speaker of the House
b)
Majority Leader
c)
Minority Leader
d)
Senator
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