The process by which a bill becomes a law is a good example of the democratic process in that

bills are considered and debated by elected representatives.

If a bill is never debated on the floor of either house of Congress, one can conclude that it

was not brought to either floor of Congress.

In the context of the passage, what is a draft?

any version in the development of something written

After a reconciled bill has been passed by both house of Congress, it

is presented to the president for a signature.

One can conclude that seats on a conference committee are highly sought after because

the members determine the final version of the bill.

From the passage, one can infer that passing a bill

requires negotiation and compromise.

A president's veto of a bill means

the president has refused to sign the bill.

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1
The process by which a bill becomes a law is a good example of the democratic process in that
nothing ever gets done.
citizens can vote on the bill before it becomes a law.
very few laws are passed to hinder citizens rights.
bills are considered and debated by elected representatives.
2
Which of the following words best sums up the process of turning a bill into a law?
time consuming.
impossible.
efficient.
impractical.
3
If a bill is never debated on the floor of either house of Congress, one can conclude that it
did not get a two-thirds majority vote.
was never introduced.
was not brought to either floor of Congress.
was vetoed by the president.
4
In the context of the passage, what is a draft?
any version in the development of something written
to compel someone to enter the armed services
to draw an sketch of something
currency
5
How a Bill Becomes a Law
True
True
6
After a reconciled bill has been passed by both house of Congress, it
becomes law.
is scheduled for hearings.
is presented to the president for a signature.
is debate by members of Congress.
7
An introduced bill is first considered
by a committee.
by a political party.
in an election.
by the Senate.
8
A bill is
a draft of a law.
a law.
the law of the land.
a house of Congress.
9
One can conclude that seats on a conference committee are highly sought after because
the members have the power to make the bill a law.
the members have the power to veto the bill.
the members determine the final version of the bill.
the members have no limits to debate.
10
Choose the correct answer.
incorrect
correct
incorrect
incorrect
11
From the passage, one can infer that passing a bill
rarely happens because of the complex process involved.
is the responsibility of the president.
requires negotiation and compromise.
is usually time consuming but easy.
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A president's veto of a bill means
the president has refused to sign the bill.
the bill will never become law.
the president can change the bill.
the bill must go back to a committee.

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