Bill making quiz Flashcards
1
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step 1
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sponsor bill
2
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step 2
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bill introduced in both houses
3
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step 3
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committees of each house discuss bill and change it
4
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step 4
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committees vote on bill
5
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step 5
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if committee approves, it goes to full house for vote
6
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step 6
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if bill is passed by a majority skip to step 10
7
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step 7
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if different versions of the bill are passed. Member meet to agree on one version and change where needed
8
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step 8
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bill with final changes goes back to house for vote
9
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step 9
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if it passes, sent to president
10
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step 10
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president signs bill into law
11
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step 11
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if he doesn’t sign this is called a veto
12
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step 12
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HOWEVER, a veto can be overridden by 2/3 vote in both houses
13
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13
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a bill can become law without the President’s signature