How a Bill Becomes a Law – Vocabulary #10 List

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Bill

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A written proposal for a new law.

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Law

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A rule officially approved by the government that people must follow.

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Committee

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A small group in Congress that studies, discusses, and makes changes to bills.

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Sponsor

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The member of Congress who introduces a bill.

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Debate

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A discussion where lawmakers share opinions for or against a bill.

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Vote

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A decision made by lawmakers to approve or reject a bill.

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Veto

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The President’s power to reject a bill.

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Override

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When Congress passes a bill into law even after the President vetoes it.

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Conference Committee

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A group that resolves differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.

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Introduce

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To formally present a bill to Congress for the first time.