What is a Bill?

All laws in the US begin as what?

• Amendments

• Bills

• Orders

• Decrees

How many Representatives are there in the U.S. House of Representatives?

• 100

• 435

• 50

• 200

How many Senators are there in the U.S. Senate?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 200

What is the first step in the process of how a bill becomes a law?

• Committee marks up the bill

• Bill introduced in House or Senate

• House Full Vote

• Voted on by Full Committee

After a bill is introduced in the House, what is the next step?

• House Full Vote

• Committee marks up the bill with changes

• Bill is referred to House committee or subcommittee

• Veto

What is a 'Veto'?

• The President can Veto (decline) the bill. Bill can still pass but must be re-voted on and must receive 2/3 vote to pass.

• A law that is automatically passed without any voting.

• A special committee that reviews bills before voting.

• A process where the Supreme Court approves a bill.

What is a 'Filibuster'?

• Filibuster: A filibuster is a method term used for extended debate or other procedure used to prevent a vote on a bill in the Senate.

• Filibuster: A filibuster is a type of government tax on imported goods.

• Filibuster: A filibuster is a legal document granting citizenship.

• Filibuster: A filibuster is a committee responsible for drafting new laws.

If the President vetoes a bill, what must happen for the bill to still become law?

• It must be re-voted on and must receive a 2/3 vote to pass.

• It must be signed by the Vice President.

• It must be approved by the Supreme Court.

• It must be sent back to the President for reconsideration.

What is the purpose of a subcommittee hearing during the committee review process?

• To vote on the bill

• To mark up the bill

• To send the bill to the president

• To reject the bill

What is it called when the full committee refuses to report on a bill?

• Pigeonholing

• Filibustering

• Tabling

• Vetoing