US Legislative Process Quiz

Where is a bill introduced first in the US Legislative Process?

• In the Senate or the House of Representatives

• At the President's office

• In the Supreme Court

• At the Conference Committee

What happens if a bill is approved by both the Senate and the House?

• It becomes a law immediately

• It is sent to the President

• It goes back to the committee for further review

• It is discarded

What can the President do after receiving a bill?

• Sign the bill into law

• Pocket Veto the bill

• Veto the bill and send it back to Congress

• All of the above

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A simple majority vote

• A 2/3 vote in both chambers

• A unanimous vote

• A presidential approval

What happens if the President does not sign a bill within 10 days and Congress is in session?

• The bill becomes a law

• The bill is automatically vetoed

• The bill returns to the committee

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court

What is the role of the Conference Committee in the legislative process?

• To introduce new bills

• To resolve any differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill

• To vote on the final bill

• To override a presidential veto