QUIZ 1 - How a Bill Becomes a LAw

Question 1

T or F any person can draft a bill - proposal

Answer 1

T

Question 2

T or F only a member of congress may formally introduce a proposal as a bill

Answer 2

T

Question 3

the person introducing the bill is known as the

Answer 3

sponsor

Question 4

how many members may co sponsor a bill

Answer 4

unlimited number

Question 5

what happens to a bill during a mark up session

Answer 5

1 - reported favorably to the full committee with or without amendment
2 - reported unfavorably
3- reported without reccomendation

Question 6

what is required to pass or defeat a bill on the floor

Answer 6

a simple majority

Question 7

T or F legislation must pass both the house and the senate in an identical form

Answer 7

T

Question 8

what are teh courses of action that the president can take with a bill

Answer 8

1 - approve and sign - enact to law
2- take no action for 10 days while congress is in session. auto law
3- veto oppose

Question 9

congress may override the veto of the president by

Answer 9

2/3 of vote of both chambers

Question 10

what is a pocket veto

Answer 10

take no action on the bill after congress has adjourned its second session, legislation dies

Question 11

what are the steps to a bill becoming a law

Answer 11

idea
bill drafting
introduction
committeee
amendments
passing abill
the governor
state agencies