The Legislative Process
Explore the steps and key players involved in the United States legislative process with this comprehensive worksheet for grade 9 civics.
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The Legislative Process
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions may require critical thinking and knowledge of the U.S. legislative system.
1. Which of the following is the first step in the legislative process?
The President signs the bill into law.
A bill is introduced in either the House or Senate.
The bill is debated on the floor of Congress.
The Supreme Court reviews the bill.
2. What is the primary role of a conference committee in the legislative process?
To introduce new bills.
To reconcile differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.
To veto presidential actions.
To appoint Supreme Court justices.
3. The U.S. Congress is a legislature, meaning it is divided into two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate.
4. A bill must pass both the House and the Senate in identical form before being sent to the .
5. If the President rejects a bill, it is called a .
6. Only members of Congress can introduce a bill.
True
False
7. A bill can become law even if the President vetoes it, through a process called a veto override.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the role of committees in the legislative process.
9. Describe what happens to a bill after it is passed by both houses of Congress but before it becomes law.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. A is a group of members of Congress who specialize in a particular policy area and review bills.
11. The power of the to reject a bill passed by Congress is a crucial check and balance.
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