Understanding the Legislative Process
A Grade 7 social studies worksheet covering the legislative process in the United States government.
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Understanding the Legislative Process
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the legislative process in the United States.
1. What is the primary role of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?
To interpret laws
To enforce laws
To make laws
To advise the President
2. Which two chambers make up the U.S. Congress?
House of Lords and House of Commons
Senate and Supreme Court
House of Representatives and Senate
Cabinet and Congress
3. A proposed law is called a .
4. After a bill passes both chambers of Congress, it is sent to the for approval.
5. If the President rejects a bill, it is called a .
6. Only members of Congress can introduce a bill.
True
False
7. A presidential veto can be overridden by a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.
True
False
8. Describe one way a bill can be introduced in Congress.
9. The image above shows the U.S. Capitol Building. What is the main function of this building in relation to the legislative process?
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