Understanding the Journey of a Bill

The video follows the journey of a bill as it progresses through the legislative process. It starts with the bill reaching Capitol Hill, getting stuck in committee, and undergoing discussions and debates by congressmen. The bill then moves to the House of Representatives for a vote. If approved, it proceeds to the Senate, where the process begins anew. The video highlights the challenges and steps a bill faces before becoming a law.

What is the initial stage of the bill's journey as described in the video?

• Being debated in the Supreme Court

• Reaching Capitol Hill

• Getting approved by the Senate

• Being signed by the President

What happens to most bills according to the video?

• They are signed by the President without debate

• They become laws immediately

• They are always approved by the Senate

• They never make it past the committee stage

What does the bill hope for while in committee?

• To be debated in the Supreme Court

• To be reported on favorably

• To be sent back to the Senate

• To be signed by the President

What is the next step for the bill after the House of Representatives?

• It is debated in the Supreme Court

• It moves to the Senate

• It goes to the President for signing

• It is sent back to the committee

What does the bill describe as starting all over again in the Senate?

• The Supreme Court hearing

• The presidential approval

• The voting process

• The committee discussions