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History test
How a bill becomes a law
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Introduction | The bill is introduced in the House/Senate and assigned a number and title. |
| Committee | The bill is sent to committee for study. The committee collects information, holds hearings, and suggests changes. If approved, the bill is sent to the full House/Senate |
| Conference Committee | Conference committee resolves differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill. The revised bill is sent back to both houses |
| President | Vetoes or signs the bill |
| Creation of the law | If the president signs the bill it becomes a law, or Congress can override a veto by a two-thirds vote in both houses |
| Floor | The bill is read and debated on the House/Senate floor. If approved, the bill is sent to the Senate/House |
| Final approval | The House and Senate vote on final passage. The approved bill is sent to the President |
| If the bill goes through the House it gets sent to the Senate after it is approved. Vice versa |
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