Steps
What are the first and second steps in the bill to law process?
The bill is drafted and then introduced.
When does the president become involved in this process?
At the end.
Who can draft a bill?
Any member of Congress.
After a bill has been introduced, where does it go?
It is referred to a committee.
What happens if the president does nothing for ten days and Congress has already adjourned?
A pocket veto occurs.
If a Representative is the sponsor of a bill, where is it introduced?
In the House of Representatives.
If a committee votes in favor of a bill, where is it reported to?
To the floor.
Which one cannot be overridden: a veto or a pocket veto?
A pocket veto.
If a Senator is the sponsor of a bill, where is it introduced?
In the Senate.
When is a bill voted on?
After it has been reported to the floor.
If the President vetoes a bill, what majority of both the Senate and the House of Representatives must pass the bill in order for it to become a law?
Two thirds.
What is the last step in this process? (It doesn't always end up happening)
Overriding a veto.
After both the House of Representatives and the Senate have approved a bill, where is it sent?
To the president.