How a Bill Becomes a Law, Checks and Balances, and Vocabulary

What is Step 1?

• The bill is introduced by a member of the House of Representatives or Senate.

• An idea is thought of.

• The president is presented with the bill: He accepts or Vetoes.

What is Step 2?

• The bill is introduced by a member of the House of Representatives or Senate.

• An idea is thought of.

• The president is presented with the bill: He accepts or Vetoes.

What is Step 3?

• The bill is introduced by a member of the House of Representatives or Senate.

• An idea is thought of.

• The president is presented with the bill: He accepts or Vetoes.

If a bill is vetoed by the President, how can it still become a law?

•   The Supreme Court can override it

• a ⅔ approval vote by Congress

•  The Vice President can override it

1. A draft of a proposed law is called

• Bill

• Proposal

• Pending Law

Who has the power to veto a bill?

• President

• Senators

• Supreme Court