Checks and Balances - How a Bill Becomes a Law

Question 1

how a bill becomes law

Answer 1

• introduced in either HR or Senate (has to start in HR if tax bill)
• referred to committees (pass or killed)
• debated and voted on
• goes to other House (same process)
• conference committee
• president (if both houses like it)

Question 2

role of president

Answer 2

• can sign it
• can hold it for ten days without signing it
• can veto it (congress can override with 2/3 vote)
• pocket veto it - congress has less than 10 days in session