How a Bill Becomes a Law
Grade 4 · Social Studies · Government · New York, USA
Lesson Summary
A bill is an idea for a new law. It goes through several steps in Congress before the President can sign it into law.
Explanation
First, a member of Congress writes a bill. The bill is discussed and voted on in a committee. If the committee approves it, the full House of Representatives or Senate debates it and votes. If one chamber passes it, the bill goes to the other chamber for the same process. If both chambers approve, the bill goes to the President. The President can sign it into law or veto (reject) it. If the President vetoes, Congress can still pass it with a two-thirds vote.
Practice Questions
Q1: What is a bill?
Answer: An idea for a new law that is written down and proposed to Congress.
Q2: What can the President do when a bill reaches their desk?
Answer: The President can sign it into law or veto (reject) it.
Q3: What happens if the President vetoes a bill?
Answer: Congress can still pass it with a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
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