Lesson 2 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareHow a Bill Becomes a Law
A bill is a proposal for a new law.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
A bill is a proposal for a new law. The process of how a bill becomes a law starts when someone has an idea, which is then written down. Next, the bill is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. After that, it goes through several steps, including committee review, debates, and voting. If both chambers of Congress approve, the bill is sent to the President, who can sign it into law or veto it.
Key Facts
A bill can start in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
Once a bill is approved by Congress, it goes to the President.
If the President vetoes a bill, Congress can try to override it with enough votes.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What is the first step in the process of a bill becoming a law?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
Stretch Challenge
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For the dinner table
“What's one rule at our house you'd change if you could vote on it?”
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