Lesson 10, Session 3

Covers FR 6.4 “How a Bill Becomes a Law”

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1. What is the purpose of the “first reading” of a bill? A The governor signs or vetoes the bill B The bill is filed with the clerk, numbered, and checked for formatting C The bill is debated by the full chamber D The bill is sent to a conference committee

2. What is the primary function of a legislative committee when considering a bill? A To cast the chamber’s final binding vote B To research, debate, and advise action C To write the bill’s initial legal language from scratch D To override a governor’s veto

3. What happens to a bill if it passes a vote in its first chamber? A It automatically becomes law B It is sent directly to the governor C It moves to the other chamber as a “crossover bill” D It returns to committee for a final vote

4. A state legislature may override a governor’s veto, typically requiring a supermajority vote. True False

5. What is the purpose of a “conference committee”? A To introduce a brand-new bill to the legislature B To hold public hearings for citizen testimony C To resolve differences when both chambers cannot agree on amendments D To investigate ethics complaints against legislators