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Types of Legislation: Bills, Resolutions, and Amendments

Description: Types of Legislation: Bills, Resolutions, and Amendments
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What is the primary purpose of a bill?

  1. To create or change a law

  2. To express an opinion or position

  3. To allocate funds for a specific purpose

  4. To investigate a particular issue

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in a legislative body for consideration and approval. If passed, it becomes a statute.

Which type of legislation is used to express an opinion or position on a particular issue?

  1. Bill

  2. Resolution

  3. Amendment

  4. Ordinance

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A resolution is a formal statement of opinion or position adopted by a legislative body. It does not have the force of law, but it can be used to express support or opposition to a particular policy or action.

What is the purpose of an amendment?

  1. To create a new law

  2. To change an existing law

  3. To repeal an existing law

  4. To allocate funds for a specific purpose

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

An amendment is a change or addition to an existing law. It can be proposed by a legislator or by the public, and it must be approved by both houses of the legislature before it can become law.

Which type of legislation is used to allocate funds for a specific purpose?

  1. Bill

  2. Resolution

  3. Amendment

  4. Appropriation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An appropriation is a law that allocates funds for a specific purpose. It is typically used to fund government programs and services.

What is the difference between a bill and a joint resolution?

  1. A bill can only be introduced in the House of Representatives, while a joint resolution can be introduced in either chamber.

  2. A bill must be approved by both houses of the legislature, while a joint resolution only needs to be approved by one house.

  3. A bill can become law without the President's signature, while a joint resolution requires the President's signature to become law.

  4. A bill is always a proposed law, while a joint resolution can be used to express an opinion or position.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

A joint resolution is a type of legislation that is passed by both houses of the legislature, but it does not require the President's signature to become law.

Which type of legislation is used to investigate a particular issue?

  1. Bill

  2. Resolution

  3. Amendment

  4. Inquiry

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An inquiry is a formal investigation conducted by a legislative body into a particular issue. It is typically used to gather information and make recommendations for action.

What is the difference between a bill and an ordinance?

  1. A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in a legislative body, while an ordinance is a law that is passed by a local government.

  2. A bill must be approved by both houses of the legislature, while an ordinance only needs to be approved by one house.

  3. A bill can become law without the President's signature, while an ordinance requires the mayor's signature to become law.

  4. A bill is always a proposed law, while an ordinance can be either a proposed law or an existing law.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An ordinance is a law that is passed by a local government, such as a city council or county commission.

Which type of legislation is used to repeal an existing law?

  1. Bill

  2. Resolution

  3. Amendment

  4. Repealer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A repealer is a law that repeals an existing law. It can be proposed by a legislator or by the public, and it must be approved by both houses of the legislature before it can become law.

What is the difference between a bill and a statute?

  1. A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in a legislative body, while a statute is a law that has been enacted by the legislature.

  2. A bill must be approved by both houses of the legislature, while a statute only needs to be approved by one house.

  3. A bill can become law without the President's signature, while a statute requires the President's signature to become law.

  4. A bill is always a proposed law, while a statute can be either a proposed law or an existing law.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A statute is a law that has been enacted by the legislature and signed by the President.

Which type of legislation is used to create a new law?

  1. Bill

  2. Resolution

  3. Amendment

  4. Ordinance

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in a legislative body for consideration and approval. If passed, it becomes a statute.

Which type of legislation is used to allocate funds for a specific purpose?

  1. Bill

  2. Resolution

  3. Amendment

  4. Appropriation

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An appropriation is a law that allocates funds for a specific purpose. It is typically used to fund government programs and services.

What is the difference between a bill and a joint resolution?

  1. A bill can only be introduced in the House of Representatives, while a joint resolution can be introduced in either chamber.

  2. A bill must be approved by both houses of the legislature, while a joint resolution only needs to be approved by one house.

  3. A bill can become law without the President's signature, while a joint resolution requires the President's signature to become law.

  4. A bill is always a proposed law, while a joint resolution can be used to express an opinion or position.

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

A joint resolution is a type of legislation that is passed by both houses of the legislature, but it does not require the President's signature to become law.

Which type of legislation is used to investigate a particular issue?

  1. Bill

  2. Resolution

  3. Amendment

  4. Inquiry

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An inquiry is a formal investigation conducted by a legislative body into a particular issue. It is typically used to gather information and make recommendations for action.

What is the difference between a bill and an ordinance?

  1. A bill is a proposed law that is introduced in a legislative body, while an ordinance is a law that is passed by a local government.

  2. A bill must be approved by both houses of the legislature, while an ordinance only needs to be approved by one house.

  3. A bill can become law without the President's signature, while an ordinance requires the mayor's signature to become law.

  4. A bill is always a proposed law, while an ordinance can be either a proposed law or an existing law.

Show answer
Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An ordinance is a law that is passed by a local government, such as a city council or county commission.

Which type of legislation is used to repeal an existing law?

  1. Bill

  2. Resolution

  3. Amendment

  4. Repealer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A repealer is a law that repeals an existing law. It can be proposed by a legislator or by the public, and it must be approved by both houses of the legislature before it can become law.

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