Homework: Assignment 5 for tomorrow Consider: Why do so few bills become laws?
Chapter 6 AP Government and Politics a.k.a., How A Bill Becomes A Law… …or dies trying
Public bill Private bill Simple Resolution Joint Resolution Concurrent Resolution
What is the president’s role in lawmaking? 6.4
What reasons exist for why so few bills become laws? Where do most bills “meet their maker”? ◦ Why? What are some of the other major obstacles in the legislative process? Why do some bills make it through Congress faster than others?