Final exam: How a bill becomes a law Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is another way to say that a bill is formally submitted
A
It is dropped in the hopper
2
Q
What is a standing committee
A
Permanent committee
3
Q
What is a select committee
A
Temporary committee
4
Q
Who is a chairmen
A
Seniority rule in the house
5
Q
What is the committee make up determined by
A
The percent of the party representation
6
Q
T/F Most bills die in committee
A
True
7
Q
What is a filibuster
A
Talking a bill to death
8
Q
How can a filibuster be ended
A
With a 60 senator vote
9
Q
What happens if a bill is different in the house than the senate or vice versa
A
A conference committee is set up and they compromise on the bill
10
Q
What are the three choices the president has on a bill
A
- Pass it
- Veto it
- Pocket veto it
