What Happens to a Bill After Its First Reading in the House

question 11

Multiple Choice

What happens to a bill after its first reading in the House of Representatives?

• A) The bill is debated and voted upon.
• B) The bill is referred to the appropriate committee.
• C) The bill is forwarded to the Senate for its action.
• D) The bill is referred to the House Rules Committee.
• E) The bill is sent to the governor for signing.

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Definitions:

Moral Panic

A widespread feeling of fear and concern among the public that some evil threatens the well-being of society, often disproportionate to the actual threat.

Fear-gender Paradox

The phenomenon that although women are statistically less likely to be victims of many crimes, they often express higher levels of fear for their safety compared to men.

Victimized

Being made a victim, especially of a crime or any form of injustice or abuse.

Howard Becker

A sociologist known for his work on labeling theory, which suggests that societal reactions to certain behaviors can lead to deviance amplification.