The Congressional Practice of "Ping Pong" Occurs When

question 14

Multiple Choice

The congressional practice of "ping pong" occurs when

• A)Congress passes a new version of a law that was previously struck down as unconstitutional by the federal judiciary.
• B)Congress passes a new version of a law that was previously vetoed by the president.
• C)there is a divided Congress and the House and Senate exchange amendments in order to reach agreement on the final version of a bill.
• D)a bill is passed in one house of Congress but not passed in the other.

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