lawmaking process

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The first step in the lawmaking process.

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The bill is introduced

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After being introduced, what is the next step in the lawmaking process?

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The bill is worked on in committees

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After committee work, what is the next step in the lawmaking process?

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The bill is debated

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After debating the bill, what is the next step in the lawmaking process?

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The bill is voted on

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If the bill passes the floor vote in both chambers, what is the next step in the lawmaking process?

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The bill is sent to the President (national laws) or Governor (state laws)

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What happens when the president or governor signs a bill?

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It turns into a law

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What happens when the president vetoes a bill?

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He didn't approve of it

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Who can introduce a bill for Congress or Florida Legislature?

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Only a member of that particular chamber.

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What is the basic reason laws are made?

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In response to problems or issues

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In order for a bill to become a law, it must ___.

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be signed by the president.