How a Bill Becomes a Law Test B

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What is a "bill?"

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A proposed law

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The president of the United States can propose ideas for laws to Congress.

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True

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Organizations made up of people who share common interests are called: subcommittees, conference committees, special interest groups

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special interest groups

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The member of Congress who introduces a bill is called the bill's ______________________.

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sponsor

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Which of the following bills is written correctly? Options: Senate 5. Bill 5, Congress.1 Jobs for America Act, H.R.3 Jobs for America Act

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H.R.3 Jobs for America Act

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After a bill is introduced to Congress, it goes directly to: A standing committee, A conference committee, the House or Senate floor

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A standing committee

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What is the purpose of a "hearing" for a bill?

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to gather information on the bill

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If a committee "passes" the bill; it then goes to: the full house chamber, the president, to the other house of Congress

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the full house chamber

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If a committee "pigeonholes" a bill; the bill:

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dies

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How can a bill "die" in committee? Options: By the majority voting against it, By pigeonholing or by majority voting against it, By pigeonholing it

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By pigeonholing or by majority voting against it