Question

4. Explain or Illustrate the Process—Finish filling in the steps your idea would have to go through to become a law at the federal and state levels of government.
1. You write your state or federal senator about your idea.
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5. The bill goes to the House for action.
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Answer 1

There is not an only path in the process of turning an idea into a law at federal and state levels of government, however, the most common path is exemplified as follows:

1. You write your state or federal senator about your idea.

2.The Creation of a Bill. Members of the House or Senate draft, sponsor and introduce bills for consideration by Congress.

3. Introduction of Legislation  - A Member of Congress can submit a bill for introduction at any time during a Chamber's daily session.

4. Committee Action - The bill is referred to the appropriate committee by the Speaker of the House or the presiding officer in the Senate

5. Floor Action - The bill goes to the House for action.

6. Resolving Differences Between the House and Senate Versions

7.  Presidential Action. ...

8. The Creation of a Law.