WorksheetsThe Lawmaking process
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States?
implied powers
expressed powers
reserved powers
denied powers
What is used to carry out expressed powers?
reserved powers
denied powers
none of the above
implied powers
Why do elected officials in Congress members write laws?
to make our country safe
to help make money
in response to problems or issues
to help the president
Who can help shape legislation?
people
interest groups
the president
congress
What limits the formal powers of the legislative branch?
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The VA Declaration of Rights
The US Constitution
How many steps are there in the lawmaking process?
1
4
5
7
What is the last step in the lawmaking process?
propose a bill
debate in committees
send for presidential approval
vote on a bill
After a bill is proposed it then goes where?
to the Supreme court
to the the president
to work in a commitee
to the Senate
Which house can propose a bill?
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Either house
none of the above
True or false: Only one house needs to approve the bill before it is sent to the president for approval.
True
False
