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 LAST step of a bill to become a law?

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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.

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For law-making purposes, "pork" is...

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extra "stuff" added into a bill

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A filibuster is

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when a member of Congress keeps talking so a vote can't happen

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A bill goes to the _______committee to ensure the same language is on the House and Senate version of the potential law

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conference