The Legislative Branch
Congressional Leadership
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Lobbying
Types of Legislation
100

What does Congress write/create?

Bills or Laws

100

How are party leaders chosen in Congress?

It is usually the people who have been there the longest (aka the most senior members). 

100

What is the first step in the legislative process?

A bill must be written and proposed. 

100

What is an interest group?

A group of people with a very specific, unified interest (ex: oil companies, amazon, students, teachers, union members) 

100

What is legislation? 

The process of creating and passing laws, laws themselves, bills

200

What does bicameral mean?

Split in 2 parts

200
Who is the Speaker of the House?

The leader of Congress, the most senior member of the majority party. 

200

What can a President do with a bill? (must name at least 2)

Sign it, veto it, or not sign it (pocket veto) 
200

How can lobbyists influence lawmakers?

Setting up meetings, sending letters, phone calls, organizing fundraisers, campaign donations

200

What is the difference between a joint and concurrent resolution?

Joint resolutions need to be signed by the President to be approved and can become laws, Concurrent resolutions do not need to be signed by the President and are not laws. 

300

How does Congress manage its workload?

By having committees about different topics. 

300

Name on type of committee in Congress.

Standing, Sub, Select, Joint

300

What is a filibuster?

A motion in the Senate that keeps the debate on a bill going indefinitely. 

300

Why do some people criticize lobbying?

Because it has a tendency to benefit the wealthy and large corporations instead of the average person. 

300

What steps are involved in the House's legislative process? (must get 6 of the 8 steps correct) 

1. Bill is written and introduced

2. Bill is put in the hopper. 

3. Bill is given a number. 

4. Bill is sent to committee. 

5. The Committee holds hearings. 

6. Committee passes the bill and sends it to the Rules Committee. 

7. Rules Committee sends it to the House floor. 

8. The full House votes on the bill. 

400

What are the 2 chambers of Congress?

The House of Representatives and the Senate
400

What role to whips in Congress play?

They ensure people are voting based on party lines and are in agreement with their party. 

400

What happens to a bill after it passes both chambers?

It is sent to the President. 

400

What do lobbyists do?

Represent the needs of interests groups to influence public policy and laws. 
400

What are public and private bills?

Public Bill: benefits the general public

Private Bill: benefits a private interest

500

What is the main function of Congress?

To write, amend, and pass laws. 

500

Who is the presiding officer of the Senate?

The Vice President

500

What is a bill?

A draft of a law

500

What is lobbying?

The act of influencing government officials or legislative bodies to promote or oppose legislation or regulations.

500

Name the 3 kinds of resolutions.

Simple, Joint, Concurrent

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