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1. which of the following happens first?

a. someone has an idea for a law
b. a bill becomes a law
c. someone writes a bill
d. a committee discusses an idea for a bill

1. in order to be introduced to congress, a bill needs a

a. law
b. committee
c. speaker
d. sponsor

1. once a bill has been adopted into a chamber of congress, it is sent to

a. a committee
b. the clerk
c. the speaker of the house
d. be voted on

1. a committee __________ a bill.

a. debates
b. may revise
c. may research
d. all of the above

1. when a bill is

eported\, that means it
a. is approved
b. is sent to the house floor
c. is ready for vote
d. has been updated

Explanation:

1. The process of a bill becoming a law starts with an initial idea for a new law.
2. A bill requires a member of Congress (sponsor) to be introduced to Congress.
3. After a bill is accepted into a congressional chamber, it is first sent to a relevant committee for review.
4. Congressional committees can debate, revise, and research a bill during their review process.
5. When a bill is "reported" by a committee, it means the committee has finished its review and the bill is ready for a full chamber vote.

Answer:

1. A. someone has an idea for a law
2. D. sponsor
3. A. a committee
4. D. all of the above
5. C. is ready for vote