This presentation was developed as an introduction to the Boy Scout merit badge, Citizenship in the Nation. It can also be used as an overview for an American Government class.
17. How a Bill Becomes a Law Bill is introduced Committee hearings Floor Action Committee Hearings Floor Action Returned to original house Goes to President If passed, sent to the other house If passed without amendments If not vetoed If passed with amendments If original house agrees Rejected, but congress can still pass the bill with 2/3votes If vetoed Becomes a law!