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What happens during the First Reading of a bill in Congress?
What happens during the First Reading of a bill in Congress?
- The bill is debated by lawmakers
- The number and title of the bill are read by a secretary (correct)
- The bill is voted on by the public
- The bill is sent directly to the President for approval
What role does the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives play during the First Reading?
What role does the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives play during the First Reading?
- Referring the bill to the appropriate committee (correct)
- Reading the content of the bill to lawmakers
- Finalizing the bill for approval
- Deciding on whether to pass or reject the bill
What step comes after the bill is referred to a committee in Congress?
What step comes after the bill is referred to a committee in Congress?
- The bill is presented to the president for signing
- A decision is made on conducting public hearings (correct)
- Public voting on the bill takes place
- The bill goes directly for a Second Reading
Who determines whether public hearings are needed for a bill in Congress?
Who determines whether public hearings are needed for a bill in Congress?
What happens three days after a bill is filed with the Bills and Index Service in Congress?
What happens three days after a bill is filed with the Bills and Index Service in Congress?
Who invites relevant resource persons from government and special interest groups for input during a public hearing on a bill?
Who invites relevant resource persons from government and special interest groups for input during a public hearing on a bill?
What is the process called where all members cast their 'yes' or 'no' vote orally to a proposed measure?
What is the process called where all members cast their 'yes' or 'no' vote orally to a proposed measure?
When are amendments allowed in the Philippine Congress?
When are amendments allowed in the Philippine Congress?
What happens to a bill if it gets disapproved by the majority during voting?
What happens to a bill if it gets disapproved by the majority during voting?
In the Philippine Congress, how many houses must give their approval for a bill to become a law?
In the Philippine Congress, how many houses must give their approval for a bill to become a law?
What is the purpose of a Conference Committee in the Philippine Congress?
What is the purpose of a Conference Committee in the Philippine Congress?
What is the final step after a bill has been approved by both houses in the Philippine Congress?
What is the final step after a bill has been approved by both houses in the Philippine Congress?
What happens during the Period of Sponsorship and Debate in the legislative process?
What happens during the Period of Sponsorship and Debate in the legislative process?
How is voting conducted for the approval of a bill after the Second Reading?
How is voting conducted for the approval of a bill after the Second Reading?
What follows after the Period of Amendments in the legislative process?
What follows after the Period of Amendments in the legislative process?
When are printed copies of the bill reproduced for distribution before the Third Reading?
When are printed copies of the bill reproduced for distribution before the Third Reading?
Who calls for roll call or nominal voting during the Third Reading of a bill?
Who calls for roll call or nominal voting during the Third Reading of a bill?
What happens during interpellation or debate in the legislative process?
What happens during interpellation or debate in the legislative process?
What happens if the committee decides not to conduct a public hearing?
What happens if the committee decides not to conduct a public hearing?
What are some possible actions that the bill may undergo after public hearings or committee discussions?
What are some possible actions that the bill may undergo after public hearings or committee discussions?
What is the primary purpose of a committee report?
What is the primary purpose of a committee report?
What is the next step after a committee report is approved by the committee?
What is the next step after a committee report is approved by the committee?
Who has jurisdiction over matters related to the rules of the Senate or House of Representatives?
Who has jurisdiction over matters related to the rules of the Senate or House of Representatives?
What happens after a bill is scheduled for consideration on Second Reading?
What happens after a bill is scheduled for consideration on Second Reading?
What is the main purpose of the Conference Committee?
What is the main purpose of the Conference Committee?
Who are the members of the Conference Committee?
Who are the members of the Conference Committee?
What happens after the Conference Committee prepares a report?
What happens after the Conference Committee prepares a report?
When may the Conference Committee introduce new provisions in the bill?
When may the Conference Committee introduce new provisions in the bill?
What options does the President have when a bill is presented for approval?
What options does the President have when a bill is presented for approval?
In what situation is a Conference Committee not necessary?
In what situation is a Conference Committee not necessary?
