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House of Representatives
Senate
Both Houses
President
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What is the first step to pass a bill?
It is introduced to a congressman.
100
If the bill goes to the House of Representatives first, where does it go next?
The Senate.
100
If the bill goes to the Senate first, where does it go next?
House of Representatives.
100
You can only introduce tax bills in which house?
House of Representatives.
100
What power does the president have on the bill?
The power to veto.
200
What is the third step to pass a bill?
It goes to the floor house.
200
Is the House of Representatives limited with time they can speak?
Yes.
200
Is the Senate limited with time they can speak?
No.
200
What 2 things do both of the houses have to do to the bill?
Debate and vote.
200
What happens to a bill if the president vetoes?
It dies slowly
300
What is the sixth step to pass a bill?
It goes to the president.
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If a bill is presented to the House first, who discusses it?
A committee
300
What happens after a bill is passed through the senate?
Goes to the house/president
300
What happens during the Conference?
They discuss the bill.
300
Can a bill become law after a veto?
Rarely, but yes
400
What is the fourth step to pass a bill?
It goes to the next house and repeat steps from 1 to 3.
400
Who leads the house?
The speaker
400
There are ___ Senators from each state.
2
400
What are the four things that the committee has power to do to the bill?
Pass, die, change, pigeonhole.
400
What happens if the bill is approved?
It becomes law
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What is the fifth step to pass a bill?
It's conferenced with both houses.
500
How many representatives?
435
500
Is the senate debate limited or unlimited?
unlimited
500
What does pigeonhole mean?
Act like they didn't see it.
500
How much of congress is needed to overrule the president?
2/3