How a Bill Becomes Law

Front

A bill must pass through a _____________ before it can be voted on by the entire House or Senate.

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committee

Front

The only way to override a presidential veto is to get a ____________ vote in both houses of Congress in favor of the bill.

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2/3

Front

Can the Senate make changes to a bill that passed the House?

Back

Yes

Front

IF THE PRESIDENT SIGNS A BILL WHAT HAPPENS?

Back

IT BECOMES A LAW

Front

IN WHICH HOUSE CAN BILLS BE INTRODUCED? Options: YOUR HOUSE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE, BOTH THE HOUSE OF REPS. OR THE SENATE

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BOTH THE HOUSE OF REPS. OR THE SENATE

Front

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

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Senate

Front

A Proposed law is called a______

Back

Bill

Front

After a bill passes the first house it goes to the second house, what happens to it there?

Back

It goes through the same steps as it did in the first house

Front

After the House and the Senate debate and vote on the bill, where does the bill get sent to?

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President

Front

What is the term used for when the president says no to a bill?

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Veto