How a Bill Becomes a Law

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What is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?

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Introduction

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In the process of a bill becoming a law, after a bill is introduced, it is sent to a committee for review. True or False?

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True

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Which of the following can be a source for an idea for a bill? A citizen, A group, A Congressional committee, All of the above.

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All of the above.

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A bill can begin with an idea from ______.

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All of the above.

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What is the first step in the process of how a bill becomes a law?

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A Congressperson takes the idea, writes a bill, and introduces it to the House of Representatives.

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Fill in the blank: A bill is a ________ law.

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proposed

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What happens to a bill after it is introduced in the House Committee?

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It is given a number and sent to the appropriate committee.

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In the process of how a bill becomes a law, the bill is given a number and sent to the ________.

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appropriate committee

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What happens if there is not enough committee support for a bill?

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It dies in committee.

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The committee holds hearings, studies the bill through research, and makes changes to the bill. If the committee approves the bill, it is sent to the ____.

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Full House