Bill Becomes a Law

What happens to a bill if the President SIGNS it?

• it becomes a Law

• It is rejected

What is the SECOND step of a bill to become a law?

• Voted on by 1 chamber of congress

• Sent to president to sign or veto

• Introduce Bill

• Committee Action

• Sent to other chamber of congress

What is the THIRD step of a bill to become a law?

• Voted on by 1 chamber of congress

• Sent to president to sign or veto

• Introduce Bill

• Committee Action

• Sent to other chamber of congress

What is the FOURTH step of a bill to become a law?

• Voted on by 1 chamber of congress

• Sent to president to sign or veto

• Introduce Bill

• Committee Action

• Sent to other chamber of congress

What happens if the president signs the bill?

• The bill dies

• The bill goes back to the Senate

• The bill goes back to the House of Representatives

• The bill becomes a law

Where can a bill begin (select all that apply)?

• In the White House

• In the House of Representatives

• In the Senate

• In the Supreme Court

What happens if the House votes yes to the bill?

• It goes to the President to sign

• It goes to the full House for a vote

• It goes to a House committee to study

• The bill dies

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

• A) Introduction in either House or Senate

• B) Committee Action

• C) Presidential Approval

• D) Public Debate

Who can introduce a bill in Congress?

• A) The President

• B) Any member of Congress

• C) The Supreme Court

• D) The Vice President

What happens if a bill is vetoed by the President?

• A) It becomes a law anyway

• B) It is sent back to Congress

• C) It is discarded permanently

• D) It goes to the Supreme Court