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Question 1

What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?

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The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

Question 2

After a bill has been introduced, what happens next in the lawmaking process?

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It is reviewed in committee.

Question 3

Which of these steps in the lawmaking process might happen after a bill is sent to the president?

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The president can veto the bill.

Question 4

What does Article 1, Section 7 of the Constitution explain?

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the process for creating a law

Question 5

Which of these is the next step in the lawmaking process after a bill is drafted?

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The bill is introduced in Congress.

Question 6

Congress checks on the power of the presidency by

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overriding a presidential reversal or veto.

Question 7

Most of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution describes what kind of congressional powers?

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expressed

Question 8

What is the last step in the process of getting a bill passed into law under normal circumstances?

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sending it to the president

Question 9

According to Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution, each representative must

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have reached a minimum age of 25 years old.

Question 10

Which statement about the lawmaking process is accurate?

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A bill can have a second chance after a veto.

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