How a Bill Becomes a Law

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What is a Bill?

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An idea for a new law

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The two chambers of ________ are the Senate and the House of Representatives

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Congress

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What is the FIRST step of a bill to become a law?

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Introduce Bill

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What is the SECOND step of a bill to become a law?

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Committee Action

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What is the THIRD step of a bill to become a law?

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Voted on by 1 chamber of congress

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What is the FOURTH step of a bill to become a law? Options: Voted on by 1 chamber of congress, Sent to president to sign or veto, Introduce Bill, Committee Action, Sent to other chamber of congress

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Sent to other chamber of congress

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What is the LAST step of a bill to become a law? Options: Voted on by 1 chamber of congress, Sent to president to sign or veto, Introduce Bill, Committee Action, Sent to other chamber of congress

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Sent to president to sign or veto

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When a bill passes the House, where does it go next? Options: Senate, Supreme Court, President, Library of Congress

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Senate

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What happens to a bill if the President SIGNS it?

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it becomes a Law

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What happens to a bill if the President VETOES it?

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It is rejected.