How a Bill Becomes a Law in the United States

In the process of how a bill becomes a law, after a bill is drafted, it is introduced in either the House or the Senate. What must each bill have to be considered?

• A number

• A sponsor

• A committee

• A vote

After a bill is introduced, it is assigned a unique number. What is the purpose of this number?

• To identify the sponsor

• To track the bill throughout the legislative process

• To determine the bill's importance

• To assign a committee.

Fill in the blank: After a bill is introduced, it is sent to a (a)   that specializes in the bill's subject matter.

• Committee

• Sponsor

• Floor

• Conference

In the House of Representatives, which committee sets the terms for debate on a bill?

• Rules Committee

• Conference Committee

• Sponsorship Committee

• Floor Committee

True or False: An appropriations bill must begin the bill-to-law process in the Senate.

• True

• False

What action can the President take after receiving a bill?

• Sign it into law

• Veto it

• Take no action

• All of the above

If the President vetoes a bill, Congress can still pass it with a (a)   majority vote in both chambers to override the veto.

• One-third

• Two-thirds

• Three-fourths

• Simple

Which chamber of Congress is generally more structured with strict time limits for debates?

• House

• Senate

In which chamber can a filibuster be used to stall the legislative process?

• House

• Senate

In the legislative process, the House is generally more (a)   than the Senate.

• Relaxed

• Structured

• Informal

• Flexible