13 Questions
What is the first step in creating a new law?
The bill goes through committee
What is Congress responsible for?
Congress writes and passes bills.
True or false:The first step in creating a new law is to write a bill.
True
What is the role of Congress in passing laws?
Congress writes and passes bills
What happens if the President doesn't sign a bill?
The bill automatically becomes law
Who heads the federal court system?
The U.S. Supreme Court
Who heads the federal court system?
The U.S. Supreme Court heads the federal court system.
True or false: If the President signs the bill into law, it cannot be vetoed.
True
True or false: Congress cannot override a presidential veto.
False
What are some of the responsibilities of the president?
The president is elected to a four-year term, nominates Supreme Court justices and other officials, submits a proposed federal budget to Congress, and is commander in chief of the military.
What is the role of the president in the U.S. government?
To nominate Supreme Court justices, federal judges, Cabinet members, and other officials
How many votes are needed for a bill override to pass?
Two-thirds of both the House and Senate
What is the process for a bill to become a law in the U.S. government?
Congress writes and passes bills. Bills that are passed by both chambers and then signed by the president become law.
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