Question

Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Floor action: activity concerning a bill which may include debates and compromises.

2.  Congress : one of the two chambers in government, either the Senate or the House of Representatives.

3. in session : the time when Congress is active and members are present, fulfilling their respective duties.

4. roll call vote: a voting process by the members who are present; no absentee voting allowed.

5. sit: a bill that will not be in progress or in any action but will be inactive for a particular time period.

6. version: a form or variation of the original.

Explanation:

There are various actions that the members of Congress take when discussing a piece of legislation. Once a bill or other legislative measure is first drawn up and debated by the committee or committees to which it was assigned, the legislation is sent to the floor of either the House or the Senate (both can have this committee process regarding legislation) If the bill is considered time-sensitive and important it will receive quick attention, and floor actions may be taken to modify or make amendments depending on the discussion in Congress.  A bill may also sit and not receive consideration and it can kill the bill unless action is taken from the representatives or committees to bring it to the attention of Congress.