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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe ability of the president to reject a bill is called a(n)vetorejectionconferencepigeonhole
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAn idea for a law can come fromthe PresidentConstituentsInterest GroupsAll of the Above
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe only way to override a presidential veto is to get a ____________ vote in both houses of Congress in favor of the bill.majority2/33/4unanimous
- 4. Multiple ChoiceEvery bill startswith an introductionas an ideawith a number attached to itin the hopper
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Legislative Branchmakes lawscarries out lawsinterprets lawsenforces laws
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe Legislative Branch is also known asSenateHouse of RepresentativesCongressSupreme Court
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho can introduce a bill into the House of Representatives?a citizenthe Presidenta Senatora Representative
- 8. Multiple Choice
After a bill is introduced, what is the next step?
It is assigned to a standing committee
It is voted on by the House of Repesntatives
Public Hearing are held to gather information
It is changed by Representatives.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAfter a bill passes the House of Representatives, it must pass _________ before it goes to the PresidentCommittee Assignmentthe Senatefilibustercloture
- 10. Multiple Choice
Most bills
are passed
die in committees
are tabled
become law in a matter of months
- 11. Multiple Choice
If the Senate amends a bill after it has passed the House of Representatives, what must happen?
The bill is sent to the President
A cloture vote
A conference committee creates a compromise bill
The full Congress votes on the bill again
- 12. Multiple Choice
If a President vetoes a bill, can it still becomes law?
No, a veto is the final say on a bill
Yes, if the 3/4 of the states vote to override the veto
Yes, 2/3rds of both the House and the Senate must revote in favor of the bill to override the veto
Yes, if both the House and the Senate convince the President override the veto within 10 days
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIN WHICH HOUSE CAN BILLS BE INTRODUCEDYOUR HOUSEHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESTHE SENATEBOTH THE HOUSE OF REPS. OR THE SENATE
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHOW MANY VOTES DOES A BILL NEED TO PASS IN THE SENATE?100LESS THAN 5043551
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIF THE PRESIDENT SIGNS A BILL WHAT HAPPENS?IT BECOMES A LAWIT GOES BACK TO THE SENATEIT IS VETOEDTHE PRESIDENT EATS A SANDWICH
- 16. Multiple ChoiceCAN THE SENATE MAKE CHANGES TO A BILL THAT HAS PASSED THE HOUSE?NOYESMAYBEDEPENDS
- 17. Multiple ChoiceIf the President vetoes a bill, both the House and the Senate need a __ vote to override the veto so that it can become a law.1/3majority3/42/3
- 18. Multiple Choice
Where do spending bills start?
House of Representatives
House of Representatives and Senate
Senate
President
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