How a Bill Becomes Law

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a proposed law

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bill

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a law passed by Congress

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act

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Power to reject a law passed by Congress

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veto

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permanent committees that deal with all bills on particular subjects

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standing committees

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What is the first step in a bill becoming a law?

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Congress member writes out the bill

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After a bill is introduced in either the House or Senate, what is the next step?

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It goes to the Standing Committee.

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Can a bill become a law after returning to Congress?

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Yes, with a 2/3 majority in both Houses of Congress

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Does a bill only have to pass one chamber of Congress to become law?

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FALSE

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Where does a bill go once it has passed both houses of Congress?

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conference committee

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After a bill goes to conference committee, both houses must vote on it again.

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TRUE