QZZ Infograph - How a Bill Becomes a Law

What is the first step in the US legislative process in the Senate?

• A bill is introduced by a member of Congress and assigned to a committee for review.

• The committee meets to discuss, amend, and vote on the bill.

• The bill proceeds to the floor of the House or Senate for further discussion, amendments, and voting.

• The President signs the bill and it becomes a law.

What happens if the President vetoes a bill?

• The bill is sent back to Congress.

• The bill becomes a law automatically.

• The bill is discarded permanently.

• The bill is sent to the Supreme Court for review.

What is the role of a conference committee in the legislative process?

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

• To make changes to a bill based on the review and edits the President makes.

• To introduce and sign bills into law.

• To veto bills that are not approved by the Judicial Branch.

How can Congress override a presidential veto?

• With a 2/3 vote.

• With a simple majority vote.

• With a unanimous vote.

• With a 3/4 vote.

What must happen before a bill is sent to the President?

• It must pass through both chambers of Congress.

• It must be approved by the Supreme Court.

• It must be signed by the Vice President.

• It must be reviewed by the Cabinet.

In the House of Representatives, what happens after a bill is approved by a committee?

• The bill proceeds to the full House for further discussion, amendments, and voting.

• The bill is sent directly to the President.

• The bill is sent to the Senate and the Supreme Court for review and approval.

• The bill is discarded if not approved by everyone.

What is the final step needed for a bill to become a law?

• The President signs the bill.

• The bill is approved by the Supreme Court.

• The bill is passed by the Senate.

• The bill is reviewed by the Cabinet.

At any point in the process, a bill can ____ if it doesn't make it past that step in the process.

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