Legislative Process
Definition
The legislative process refers to how bills become law in Congress. It involves several stages including drafting, committee review, floor debate, voting, presidential approval/vetoing etc.
Analogy
The legislative process is like baking cookies from scratch. You start with an idea (the recipe), gather your ingredients (draft the bill), mix them together and make adjustments as needed (committee review and floor debate), bake them (vote on the bill), and finally, taste test them to see if they're good enough (presidential approval or veto).
Related terms
Bill: A proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration.
Veto: The constitutional power of the president to reject a decision or proposal made by Congress.
Override: An action taken by Congress to reverse a presidential veto, requiring a two-thirds vote in both chambers.
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Practice Questions (4)
How might the legislative process change if Senators were elected every two years instead of every six years?
What is a key difference in how the House of Representatives and the Senate address the legislative process?
Which has a greater effect on the legislative process in Congress, filibustering or lobbying?
How does the Constitution ensure a balance between majority rule and individual rights in the legislative process?
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