1. Why might a special-interest group work hard to get a rider attached to a bill? 2.How does cloture affect a filibuster?
3. What is the difference between a veto and a pocket veto?
4.What is the difference between public and private bills?
5.Why do you think a bill has to pass both houses of Congress to reach the president's desk?
6. Suppose you needed to explain how a bill becomes a law to a younger student. Write a short, easy-to-understand paragraph that explains the major steps in the process.