Lesson 34 of 84 · Government
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareHow a Bill Becomes a Law
The process of how a bill becomes a law is important in 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
🏛️ Knowing this makes you a better voter when you grow up.
The process of how a bill becomes a law is important in our government. First, a bill is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. Then, it goes through discussions and changes, known as debates. If both chambers agree, the bill is sent to the President, who can sign it into law or veto it, which means to reject it.
Key Facts
A bill starts in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
Debates are discussions about the bill's details.
The President can sign a bill into law or veto it.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Where does a bill start its journey?
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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