exam 3 study

Question 1

what is the first step in how a bill becomes a law?

Answer 1

introduction

a bill is introduced in the House or the Senate, where it is sent to the relevant commitiee

Question 2

what is the second step in how a bill becomes a law?

Answer 2

committee action

most of the work on legislation is done in committees or subcommittees; hearings are held, the bill can be revised, and a recommendation to pass or table the bill is made

Question 3

what is the third step in how a bill becomes a law?

Answer 3

floor action

the legislation is debated on the House or Senate floor, amendments are proposed, and the bill is voted on by the full membership of the House/Senate
*House Rules Committee defines the rules for deabte in the House and the leadership proposes rules in the Senate

Question 4

what is the fifth step in how a bill becomes a law?

Answer 4

executive action

the president can sign the bill, making it a law or he can veto it
*a presidential veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority in each chamber

Question 5

what is the fourth step in how a bill becomes a law?

Answer 5

conference action

if the Senate and House pass different versions of a bill and the differences can’t be worked out, a conference committee of members of both chambers is formed to work out a compromised version, which is then sent to each chamber for a vote
*a bill must be passed by both chambers in identical form before it can become law