Question

a bill is introduced, sent through committee, debated, voted on, and approved by only the house of representatives. where will the bill go to next?

a. the bill is referred to a house subcommittee for study.

b. the bill is sent to the senate to be considered.

c. the bill is sent to the president to be signed or vetoed.

d. the bill is debated in a conference committee to create a new compromise bill.

Explanation:

To determine the next step for a bill approved by the House of Representatives, we analyze the U.S. legislative process:

• Option A: Subcommittee study occurs before House approval, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: After the House approves a bill, it is sent to the Senate for consideration (debate, voting, etc.). This aligns with the legislative process.
• Option C: A bill is sent to the President only after both the House and the Senate have approved it (or after a veto override), so this is too early.
• Option D: A conference committee is formed only if the House and Senate versions of the bill differ, which happens after the Senate has considered the bill, so this is not the next step after House approval.

Answer:

B. The bill is sent to the Senate to be considered.