Chart How a Bill Becomes a Law
A bill is an idea from anybody.
A memeber of the House or Senate must introduce it. The bill is then sent to a committee where experts argue for or against the bill. The bill can be rewritten, rejected, approved or changed.
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The bill is then debated by both the House and the Senate. If both agree on the bill it is sent to the president. The president may: Sign the bill into law Veto the bill Congress may overide a presidents veto if: 2/3 of both Houses vote for it. The Supreme Court has the power to declare a law unconstitutional.