Chapter 6 Review Questions
All laws start in: a. Congress b. The Executive Branch c. The Supreme Court d. All of the above
All laws start in: a. Congress b. The Executive Branch c. The Supreme Court d. All of the above
Floor leader Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
Floor leader Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
Who is the assistant to the majority and minority leaders? a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above
Who is the assistant to the majority and minority leaders? a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above
Conference committee Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
Conference committee Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
All laws start with an: a. A law b. Idea c. The Senate d. All of the above
All laws start with an: a. A law b. Idea c. The Senate d. All of the above
testify Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
testify Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
What is the last thing that happens before a bill becomes a law? a. The House of Representatives votes b. The President signs the bill c. The Senate votes d. All of the above
What is the last thing that happens before a bill becomes a law? a. The House of Representatives votes b. The President signs the bill c. The Senate votes d. All of the above
legislation Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
legislation Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
Congress can override a president’s veto by: a. 2/3 vote b. Going to the Supreme Court c. They can’t override the president’s veto d. All of the above
Congress can override a president’s veto by: a. 2/3 vote b. Going to the Supreme Court c. They can’t override the president’s veto d. All of the above
whip Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
whip Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
Which type of law MUST start in the House of Representatives? a. Army laws b. Budget laws c. Farming laws d. All of the above
Which type of law MUST start in the House of Representatives? a. Army laws b. Budget laws c. Farming laws d. All of the above
Presiding officer Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
Presiding officer Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
Who is the presiding officer in the Senate? a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above
Who is the presiding officer in the Senate? a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above
An amendment to a bill is: a. A part of the bill no one likes b. A problem with the bill c. An addition to the bill d. All of the above
An amendment to a bill is: a. A part of the bill no one likes b. A problem with the bill c. An addition to the bill d. All of the above
subcommittee Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
subcommittee Laws that are made, another word for bill The leader of a government body The assistant to the floor leader A part of a standing committee To make statements in court, to tell the truth/facts A group of senators and representatives that make sure both bills are the same The leader of each of the two political parties in congress
Who is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives? a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above
Who is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives? a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above
A filibuster is: a. When some talks and talks to kill a bill b. When someone votes to stop talking c. When a bill becomes a law d. All of the above
A filibuster is: a. When some talks and talks to kill a bill b. When someone votes to stop talking c. When a bill becomes a law d. All of the above
If the president doesn’t sign a bill, after 10 days, while congress is still in session: a. The bill dies b. The bill becomes a law c. Congress votes again d. All of the above
If the president doesn’t sign a bill, after 10 days, while congress is still in session: a. The bill dies b. The bill becomes a law c. Congress votes again d. All of the above
Filibusters only happen in the: a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. States d. Supreme Court e. All of the above
Filibusters only happen in the: a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. States d. Supreme Court e. All of the above
How many votes does it take to stop a filibuster? c. 3/5 d. All of the above
How many votes does it take to stop a filibuster? c. 3/5 d. All of the above
A lobbyist is: a. An assistant to the president b. Someone who works for a group to get laws passed or stopped c. The leader in the senate d. All of the above
A lobbyist is: a. An assistant to the president b. Someone who works for a group to get laws passed or stopped c. The leader in the senate d. All of the above
A lobbyist can’t a. Give congressmen/women money b. Go to congress c. Take people out to dinner d. All of the above
A lobbyist can’t a. Give congressmen/women money b. Go to congress c. Take people out to dinner d. All of the above
Minority and majority leaders: a. Decide how and when a bill will be considered b. Plan how the debate will go c. Make sure each side gets a fair hearing of its position d. All of the Above
Minority and majority leaders: a. Decide how and when a bill will be considered b. Plan how the debate will go c. Make sure each side gets a fair hearing of its position d. All of the Above
Use the word box below to write the steps to making a bill become a law in order: Conference Committee The Debate Introduce the bill The Committee Stage The President signs the bill Go to the other house
Conference Committee The Debate Introduce the bill The Committee Stage The President signs the bill Go to the other house 1. Introduce the Bill 2. The Committee State 3. The Debate 4. Go to the other house 5. Conference committee 6. The President signs the bill