What is an Act of Congress?
Q: What is an Act of Congress?
A: An Act of Congress is a law enacted by the United States Congress under the authority granted to it by the Constitution of the United States.
Q: Where else is the term "Act of Congress" used?
A: The term "Act of Congress" can be used in other countries with a legislature called a "Congress," such as the Congress of the Philippines.
Q: What are the steps for a bill or resolution to become a law in the United States?
A: There are several steps for a bill or resolution to become a law in the United States. First, it must be passed by a majority of both of the houses of Congress. Then the bill or resolution is sent to get signed by the President. It becomes an Act of Congress by either the president's signature or, if the President does not return the bill or resolution within ten days.
Q: What happens if the President does not sign the bill or resolution within ten days?
A: If the President does not sign the bill or resolution within ten days, it becomes an Act of Congress without their signature.
Q: Who grants the United States Congress the power to enact statutes?
A: The United States Congress is granted the power to enact statutes by the Constitution of the United States.
Q: What is the role of the President in enacting an Act of Congress?
A: The President's role in enacting an Act of Congress is to sign the bill or resolution into law. If they do not sign it within ten days, it becomes a law without their signature.
Q: How does the term "Act of Congress" differ from a bill or resolution?
A: The term "Act of Congress" refers to a law that has been passed by both houses of Congress and either signed by the President or allowed to become law without their signature. A bill or resolution is a proposed law that has not yet been enacted.
