Comprehension: Identifying Facts Complete the sentences below using words from the Word Bank. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper. WORD BANK.

Committee
Considered
Elected
Introduced
Majority
Passed
Population
Reject
Session
Veto
Vote

1) The number of representatives from each state is determined by the size of the state's___.

2) Senators and representatives are___ by voters in their Own states.

3) Congress meets in January each year to begin a___.

4) Each senator and representative must serve on at least one___ during a session.

5) Thousands of new bills are___ in Congress each year.

6) After a bill is by a committee, two things may happen to it.

7) A committee can a bill.

8) A committee can approve a bill and give it to the Senate or House to consider and___ on.

9) If a of the members vote in favor of a bill, the bill is sent to the other house of Congress to be considered.

10) A bill must be by both houses of Congress before it can go to the President.

11) The President may accept or___ a bill. ​