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1 Chapter 6 Review Questions

2 All laws start in: a. Congress b. The Executive Branch
c. The Supreme Court d. All of the above

3 All laws start in: a. Congress b. The Executive Branch
c. The Supreme Court d. All of the above

4 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

5 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

6 Who is the assistant to the majority and minority leaders?
a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above

7 Who is the assistant to the majority and minority leaders?
a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above

8 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

9 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

10 All laws start with an: a. A law b. Idea c. The Senate
d. All of the above

11 All laws start with an: a. A law b. Idea c. The Senate
d. All of the above

12 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

13 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

14 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

15 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

16 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

17 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

18 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

19 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

20 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

21 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

22 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

23 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

24 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

25 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

26 Who is the presiding officer in the Senate?
a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above

27 Who is the presiding officer in the Senate?
a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above

28 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

29 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

30 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

31 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

32 Who is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives?
a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above

33 Who is the presiding officer in the House of Representatives?
a. President b. Pro tempore c. Speaker d. Whip e. All of the above

34 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

35 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

36 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

37 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

38 Filibusters only happen in the:
a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. States d. Supreme Court e. All of the above

39 Filibusters only happen in the:
a. House of Representatives b. Senate c. States d. Supreme Court e. All of the above

40 How many votes does it take to stop a filibuster?
c. 3/5 d. All of the above

41 How many votes does it take to stop a filibuster?
c. 3/5 d. All of the above

42 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

43 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

44 A lobbyist can’t a. Give congressmen/women money b. Go to congress
c. Take people out to dinner d. All of the above

45 A lobbyist can’t a. Give congressmen/women money b. Go to congress
c. Take people out to dinner d. All of the above

46 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

47 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

48 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

49 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

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