Prereading Quiz: Could Their Bill Become a Law?
Before you read “Could Their Bill Become a Law?,” take this five-question quiz to find out how much you already know.
True or false: You must be of voting age (18 or older) to propose a new law.
Anyone, regardless of age, can work with a lawmaker to propose a bill. In the article “Could Their Bill Become a Law?,” you’ll learn about a group of Florida teenagers who did just that.
What is a legislature?
A legislature is an elected group of people who can make or change laws. In the U.S. government, the legislature is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each state government has a legislature too.
What is the role of committees and subcommittees in the lawmaking process?
Committees and subcommittees gather information, conduct hearings, and ultimately determine whether bills should be scrapped, changed, or brought to the full legislature for approval.
What is the final step in the state lawmaking process?
Once a bill is approved by the state legislature, it goes to that state’s governor. If the governor signs the bill, it becomes a law.
True or false: Most bills that are proposed never become laws.
Only a small fraction of bills that are proposed ultimately become laws. The process is complex on purpose, to help ensure that many perspectives can be heard.