How bill becomes a law

Question 1

step 1

Answer 1

bill is introduced

Question 2

step 2

Answer 2

Bill is sent to standing committee
group of lawmakers who are specialized on the bill
Debate the bills purpace

Question 3

step 3

Answer 3

sent to house or senate floor for a vote
bill is proposed to entire house or senate floor
needs majority to pass and move on

Question 4

step 4

Answer 4

gose to other house for the same process as steps 1-3
bill needs majority vote in “other” house before it continues

Question 5

step 5

Answer 5

conference committee
a specialized group of lawmakers from both house and senate
group works on any differences between the house and senate

Question 6

step 6

Answer 6

goes back for another vote
majority vote to live!!!!

Question 7

step 7

Answer 7

president can sign bill into law
president can veto law (has 10 days)

Question 8

step 8

Answer 8

goes back to original house
either house or senate

Question 9

step 9

Answer 9

override
bill needs 2/3 majority from both houses of congress to override the presidents veto