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7.10 From Bill to Law and the Role of Committees Worksheet

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From Bill to Law and the Role of Committees - Which choice best demonstrates this skill — From Bill to Law and the Role of Committees — by asking students to trace how a proposal becomes law and where citizens and groups can influence the process.? (C3 D2.Civ.5.6-8)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A bill passes the House with a closed rule, meaning amendments are limited. In the Senate, supporters worry that open amendments could attach unrelated provisions. They consider negotiating a unanimous consent agreement, or shared debate agreement, to limit amendments.

What problem are they trying to solve?

Amoving the bill directly to courts

Bremoving the need for any votes

Creducing opportunities for unwanted amendments that could change the bill or reduce support

Dincreasing the number of committees reviewing the bill

Solution & Explanation:Limiting amendments can protect a bill from unrelated or unpopular additions that could reduce support. Senate agreements can structure debate so the bill stays focused enough to pass.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A committee chair says, “I’ll hold a hearing, but only if the bill’s sponsor agrees to remove Section 4.” The sponsor agrees, and the bill moves forward.

What does this illustrate about committees?

AThey cannot change a bill’s content

BThey are required to approve every introduced bill

CThey can act as negotiation hubs where gatekeepers trade agenda access for policy changes.

DThey are separate from the legislative branch

Solution & Explanation:Chairs control schedule access and can demand changes. Committees often function as bargaining spaces where amendments are exchanged for advancement.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A bill becomes law after passage and signature. Opponents now want to change it. They consider (1) a lawsuit, (2) a new bill to amend or repeal the law, and (3) persuading an agency to adopt lenient regulations.

Which option directly uses the legislative process to change the policy?

A(1) a lawsuit

BAll three are legislative actions

C(3) persuading an agency to adopt lenient regulations

D(2) a new bill to amend or repeal the law

Solution & Explanation:Changing the text of a law requires legislation—passing a new bill. Lawsuits are judicial, and agency rulemaking is executive implementation.

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