United States Constitution Exam Preparation How a Bill Becomes a Law…

Targets of this Slideshow… At the end of this slide presentation, I can… Describe the details of the Congressional role in the lawmaking process Describe the details of the Presidential Role in the lawmaking Process

Lawmaking Process Outlined in Article One, Section 7 of the US Constitution Bills dealing with Money must begin in the House of Representatives Each House of Congress has rules on the lawmaking procedure in their respective chambers.

Lawmaking Process – STEP 1 Most bill must pass by majority vote House Committee Senate Committee Conference Committee Whole House Whole Senate

Lawmaking Process – STEP 1 Committees – Handle specific items: Agriculture Budget Ethics Finance Judiciary Natural Resources Rules Appropriations Ways & Means Transportation Homeland Security Science, Space & Technology Small Business Foreign Affairs Indian Affairs Intelligence Veterans’ Affairs …are some examples

Lawmaking Process – STEP 2 Presidential Involvement 2/3 Override Congress President Sign It Becomes Law! Pocket Veto 10 days (Excluding Sundays) Veto It Sent Back to Congress

Lawmaking Process – STEP 2 Override Veto 2/3 Vote by Congress Automatically Becomes Law Pocket Veto If, after 10 days (excluding Sundays) the President takes no action on a bill… If Congress is IN Session – Automatically Law If Congress is NOT IN Session – Bill Dies

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