How a Bill Becomes a Law & Three Branches of Government Flashcard

How a Bill Becomes a Law & Three Branches of Government Flashcard

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English

5th Grade

Hard

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Stephanie Gauding

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a bill?

Back

An idea for a law that is written down and presented to Congress

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who can suggest a bill?

Back

Any citizen, but it must be introduced by a member of Congress

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the first step for a bill to become a law?

Back

It is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

After a bill is introduced, where does it go next?

Back

To a committee for review

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens in a committee?

Back

The committee discusses, makes changes, and votes on whether to send the bill forward

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a committee approves a bill, what happens next?

Back

It is sent to the full House or Senate for a vote

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens if the House of Representatives doesn’t approve a bill?

Back

It goes back to the senate for more amendments and discussion.

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