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18. Describe the process of making a law.(1 mark) |
| Answer» N Making a Law1 A bill can be introduced in either chamber of Congress by a SENATOR or representative who sponsors it. 2 Once a bill is introduced, it is assigned to a committee whose members will research, discuss, and make changes to the bill. The bill is then put before that chamber to be voted on. 3 If the bill passes one body of Congress, it goes to the other body to go through a SIMILAR process of research, discussion, changes, and voting. Once both bodies vote to accept a bill, they MUST work out any differences between the two versions. Then both chambers vote on the same exact bill and, if it passes, they present it to the president. 4 The president then considers the bill. The president can approve the bill and sign it into law or not approve (veto) a bill. 5 If the president chooses to veto a bill, in most cases Congress can vote to override that veto and the bill becomes a law. But, if the president pocket vetoes a bill after Congress has adjourned, the veto cannot be OVERRIDDEN. | |