How a Bill Becomes a Law Answers

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Compare and contrast the two vetoes that the President of the United States can use to reject legislation.

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Before a bill is sent to the White House for the president’s signature, it must first __________.

A
pass both houses in the same form
B
pass both houses with a super majority
C
pass the House of Representatives only
D
pass the Senate only
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A bill passes the House of Representatives and is sent to the Senate. The Senate also passes the bill, but with a series of minor changes from the original version sent over from the House of Representatives. What is the next step for the bill before it becomes law?

A
The amended bill goes back to the committee that originally reviewed the bill.
B
The amended bill must go back to the House of Representatives for a new vote of approval.
C
Both bills go to the president who decides which one to sign.
D
Both bills are rejected and bill’s sponsors start over.
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Describe the roles of committees and subcommittees in the bill process.

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Outline the process of how a bill passes through Congress. Include the procedure if the bill is amended after having passed either the House of Representatives or the Senate.

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Which of the following BEST defines a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

A
a type of lobby that raises money for Congress members with similar views
B
a type of political party that opposes both Republican and Democratic views
C
groups whose sole focus is to represent minority views and opinions
D
a political alliance within the Senate known for stall tactics like filibustering
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Compare and contrast the bill voting procedures for the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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The president, Congress members, lobbies, and even private citizens can propose legislations, but they do so in different ways. Discuss the different ways that these people or groups can suggest a new bill.

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