How a bill becomes a law Flashcards
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An idea is presented to your local congressmen
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Step 2.
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Bill is introduced in the house
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Step 3.
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A committee of representatives looks over it
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Step 4.
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Committee debates over it then votes
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Step 5.
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Bill goes to the Senate
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Step 6.
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A committee of senators look over it
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Step 7.
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The committee debates it then votes
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Step 8.
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Members of both the Senate and House of Representatives rewrite the bill
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Step 9.
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Bill goes back to both committees to vote again
10
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Step 10.
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President signs bill to become a law
