Question

How does a bill become a law? Put in the correct order.

Answer 1

Answer:

This is the correct order.

1. Starts as an idea.

2. Debated in a small committee (where it could die)

3. Needs a majority in each house of Congress (51 in Senate, 218 in the House)

4. Signed by the President.

Explanation:

Making a "bill" into a law is not an easy process.

1. It always has to start from an "idea." The idea can be contributed by anyone in the society. All you have to do is to talk about it to your elected officials. If the idea is accepted by the officials, they will then write a bill and introduce it.

2. The bill will then go to a small committee. They will brainstorm on it and decide whether they will accept or reject the bill.

3. If the bill is accepted, it will be passed towards the "House" or "Senate" floor for debate.

4. The bill will then proceed to the President. The President can sign and approve the bill. Here, the President has the option to reject the bill and give it back to the Congress. The President also has the option to "choose no action." However, the bill automatically becomes a law after 10 days.