History Kids: How a Bill Becomes a Law

The video explains the process of how a bill becomes a law in the United States. It starts with an idea that can be proposed by anyone and is then written into a bill by a member of Congress. The bill is reviewed by committees and voted on by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. If both houses approve, it goes to the president for signing. The president can sign, veto, or take no action on the bill. If vetoed, Congress can override with a 2/3 majority. The video also includes quizzes to reinforce learning.

What is the first step in the process of making a law in the United States?

Who can come up with an idea that could become a law?

What is a bill?

What happens to a bill after it is introduced in the House of Representatives?

What is the role of committees in the law-making process?

What is a joint committee?

What is required for a bill to pass in both the House and the Senate?

What is a pocket veto?

What happens if the president vetoes a bill?

Why do you think the process of a bill becoming a law is so difficult?