The Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law
This worksheet covers the steps and key aspects of the legislative process in the United States, from bill introduction to enactment, suitable for Grade 12 Social Studies.
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The Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful, accurate answers based on your knowledge of the United States legislative process.
1. Where can a bill originate in the United States Congress?
Only the House of Representatives
Only the Senate
Either the House of Representatives or the Senate
Only the President's cabinet
2. What happens after a bill is introduced in Congress?
It is immediately sent to the President for approval.
It is assigned to a committee for review and revision.
It goes directly to a full floor vote.
It is debated by the Supreme Court.
1. Only members of Congress can draft a bill.
True
False
2. A presidential veto can be overridden by a simple majority vote in both chambers of Congress.
True
False
1. When a bill is introduced, it is first given a number.
2. A committee is formed to reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.
3. If the President does not sign a bill within 10 days while Congress is in session, the bill automatically becomes .
1. Explain the role of committees and subcommittees in the legislative process.
2. Describe what a 'filibuster' is and how it can impact the passage of a bill in the Senate.
Match each term with its correct definition.
1. Veto
a. A proposed law under consideration by a legislature
2. Bill
b. The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress
3. Cloture
c. A procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote