How a Bill Becomes Law

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An idea for a law can come from: the President, Constituents, Interest Groups,

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All of the Above

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A bill must pass through a _____________ before it can be voted on by the entire House or Senate.

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committee

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The only way to override a presidential veto is to get a ____________ vote in both houses of Congress in favor of the bill.

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2/3

Front

Can the Senate make changes to a bill that passed the House?

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Yes

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IF THE PRESIDENT SIGNS A BILL WHAT HAPPENS?

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IT BECOMES A LAW

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IN WHICH HOUSE CAN BILLS BE INTRODUCED? Options: YOUR HOUSE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SENATE, BOTH THE HOUSE OF REPS. OR THE SENATE

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BOTH THE HOUSE OF REPS. OR THE SENATE

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When a bill passes the House, where does it go next?

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Senate

Front

A Proposed law is called a______

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Bill

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After a bill passes the first house it goes to the second house, what happens to it there?

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It goes through the same steps as it did in the first house

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What is the second step for a bill to become a law? Options: Floor Action, Committee Action, Conference Committee Action, Introduction of a Bill

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Introduction of a Bill