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Notes on how a Bill becomes a law (very clear and helpful!)
Title: Notes on how a Bill becomes a law (very clear and helpful!)
Category: Law & Government
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Notes on how a Bill becomes a law (very clear and helpful!)
Essential Question: How does a bill become a law? How a Bill becomes a Law: I. Introduction -May only be introduced/sponsored by a member of Congress -Drafted and given a number ("H0001" or "S0001") II. Committee -Collects information, resources, revises (may go to subcommittee) -Vote: *Kill (reject immediately or pigeonhole[set aside without consideration]) *Accept (Pass without changes, make changes, or replace) III. Floor (Full House or Senate) -Bill read and debated in the …showed first 75 words of 206 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 206 total…bill goes to other house for approval IV. Conference Committee -Creates a compromised version of the bill -Sends back to both houses for approval V. Final Approval -After both houses agree on bill, it is sent to the President -President decides to either: *Sign/Approve it--->LAW!!! *Reject it *Veto *Pocket Veto (when he sits it aside; if Congress is not in session, bill dies) Congress can override vetoes with 2/3 vote in both houses
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