1. How a Bill Becomes A Law

2. Introduction Article 1, Section 7 All laws begin as a bill
Details the process by which a bill becomes a law.
All laws begin as a bill
A bill is a proposed law
All bills have a sponsor or sponsors
This is/are the individual(s) that introduce the bill
If a bill has several co-sponsors it is an indication that the bill has wide spread support

3. Types of Bills Public and Private
Public Means that it deals with a large group of individuals
Social security, drug control, federal highways
Private means that it deals with a individual
Honoring a person for service to the country, granting of citizenship

4. Introducing a Bill & the Process
Contact your representatives
Read about bills and votes
Format of a Bill

7. Ways President can deal with a bill
Becomes law
simple signature
does not sign or veto it for 10 days and Congress is in session
Goes back to Congress
veto by writing veto on bill
veto by not signing it within 10 days with Congress adjourned Pocket Veto

8. Three Types of Resolution
Simple Resolutions
needs the opinion of one chamber
Concurrent Resolution
a rule change; both houses must pass; no president signature
Joint Resolution
both houses must pass; with President’s signature

9. Other facts about Section 7
Money/revenue bills must start in the House
If President vetoes a bill he must send it back to the original house of Congress with his written objections
President’s veto power is a check on Congress’ power
Congress’ power to pass a bill over the President’s veto is a check on the President’s power.

10. Time to review, listen carefully!!!!