Lesson 34 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareHow a Bill Becomes a Law
The process of how a bill becomes a law is an important part of our government.
🎯 Your mission
Decide what YOU would do in their shoes.
⚡ The twist
Not voting is also a vote.
Mind = Blown
🤯 In ancient Athens, 'democracy' only included about 10% of the people.
Then & Now
🏛️ The rule you'll meet today is still on the books — sort of.
The process of how a bill becomes a law is an important part of our government. It starts when someone has an idea for a new law, which is called a bill. The bill is then introduced in Congress, where it is discussed and voted on. If both the House of Representatives and the Senate agree on the bill, it goes to the President, who can sign it into law or veto it, which means it is rejected.
Key Facts
A bill is a proposal for a new law.
Congress must approve a bill before it becomes a law.
The President can sign or veto a bill.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is a bill?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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Make up a fair rule for your family. Pitch it.
For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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