We have this big history test tomorrow.
and it's about some stuff. I know most of it.
but I just need the basic steps on how a bill becomes law. how//to whom it gets passed and that crap.
2006-10-18 12:17:38 · 6 answers · asked by xoex0hxo 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
Once a situation occurs that requires it to become a law, it must be introduced in either the Senate or the House of Representatives. A committee studies the Bill and often holds a public hearing on it.
Then a committee report is presented in an open session of the House or the Senate, and the Bill is then referred to the Rules Committee. The Rules Committee can either place the Bill on the second reading of the calendar for debate before the entire body or take no action.
Once at the second reading a Bill is placed on the third reading calendar for the final passage.
After passing one House, the Bill goes through the same procedure in the other House. If amendments are made in on House, the other House must concur.
When a bill is accepted in both Houses, it is signed by the respective leaders and sent to the governor. The governor either signs the Bill into law, or he may veto all or part of it. If the governor fails to act on the Bill, it may become Law without a signature.
2006-10-18 12:20:29 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm just a bill.
Yes, I'm only a bill.
And I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill.
Well, it's a long, long journey
To the capital city.
It's a long, long wait
While I'm sitting in committee,
But I know I'll be a law someday
At least I hope and pray that I will,
But today I am still just a bill
I'm just a bill
Yes I'm only a bill,
And I got as far as Capitol Hill.
Well, now I'm stuck in committee
And I'll sit here and wait
While a few key Congressmen discuss and debate
Whether they should let me be a law.
How I hope and pray that they will,
But today I am still just a bill.
I'm just a bill
Yes, I'm only a bill
And if they vote for me on Capitol Hill
Well, then I'm off to the White House
Where I'll wait in a line
With a lot of other bills
For the president to sign
And if he signs me, then I'll be a law.
How I hope and pray that he will,
But today I am still just a bill
But how I hope and I pray that I will,
But today I am still just a bill.
2006-10-18 19:21:44 · answer #2 · answered by Big Rudy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It goes to the senate for a vote. If the lobbiest get in the way it could take longer than you think. Read up on your history and it will tell you. At least I thought it was the senate. I stand corrected if it's not. Good Luck
2006-10-18 19:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure about this but i think the president proposes the bill before congress. it can not become a law until congress aproves it. the president can however veto their decision, but that generally doesnt happen.
2006-10-18 19:20:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF YOU HAVE STUDY HALL BEFORE HISTORY THEN I SUGGEST YOU TRY TO STUDY THEN , AND IF YOU DON'T TRY TO MAKE TIME IN YOUR OTHER CLASSES TO STUDY. LIKE GETTING YOUR WORK DONE EARLY THAT ALWAYS WORKS 4 ME.
2006-10-18 19:22:25 · answer #5 · answered by Hannah 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this isnt a homework hotline god!
2006-10-18 20:47:42 · answer #6 · answered by carly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋