Legislative Branch 5.2 (Standards 8 & 9)

Where must a revenue bill originate?

• In the Senate

• In the House of Representatives

• In the Supreme Court

• In the President's office

What is a rider in legislative terms?

• A type of veto used by the President

• A provision attached to a certain-to-pass bill

• A bill that originates in the Senate

• A bill that is passed without debate

What is the purpose of a discharge petition?

• To amend an existing bill

• To introduce a new bill

• To veto a bill

• To force a bill onto the floor for consideration

What does 'quorum' refer to?

• A method to end a filibuster

• A majority needed to conduct business

• A legislative procedure

• A type of bill

What does it mean when a bill is 'engrossed'?

• It is vetoed by the President

• It is introduced to the Senate

• It is debated on the floor

• It is printed in its final form

What is a filibuster?

• A type of committee

• A method to quickly pass a bill

• A special type of veto

• A legislative tactic to delay a bill

What is required to invoke cloture in the Senate?

• Three-fifths of the Senate

• Unanimous consent

• Two-thirds majority

• A simple majority

What happens during a pocket veto?

• The President signs the bill into law

• The bill automatically becomes law without the President's signature

• The bill dies if Congress adjourns within ten days of submission

• The bill is returned to Congress for revision

What is the main role of lobbyists?

• To serve as members of Congress

• To draft legislation

• To influence the legislative process

• To vote on legislation

What is required for an official to be impeached?

• A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court

• A majority vote in the House of Representatives

• A two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives

• A majority vote in the Senate