How a Bill Becomes a Law

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Who is responsible for making laws for the nation?

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Congress

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What is a bill?

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A draft for a proposed law to be shared for discussion

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Who is the Speaker of the House?

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The Majority Party Representative

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What happens to a bill after it is proposed?

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It goes to a committee

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After a bill goes to a committee, where does it go? Options: Hopper, Speaker of the House, Rules Committee, President

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Rules Committee

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What does the Rules Committee do?

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Sets a date on the calendar for voting on the bill

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Where does the bill go after the Rules Committee?

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to the Floor of either the Senate or House

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What can a senator do to try to stop a bill?

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Filibuster

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How many senators need to vote to stop a filibuster?

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60

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What happens if the president does not like a bill?

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It is vetoed.