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Which of the following accurately explains the process for a bill to become a law?(1 point)

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Step 1: Bill Introduced A bill is introduced by either body of Congress (House or Senate).
Step 2: Chamber (House or Senate) Review The bill goes to chamber review, where House or Senate members debate or make changes to the text before voting.
Step 3: House and Senate Vote Both the House and the Senate vote on the same exact bill and if it passes, they present it to the other chamber for review.
Step 4: Other Chamber Review After the bill passes the House or Senate, it then goes to the other body to go through the same committee process of research, debate, and voting.
Step 5: Committee Review Committee members review and discuss any changes to the bill they feel are necessary before they present it to the president.
Step 6: Presidential Review The president then considers the bill and will either approve it and sign it into law, veto it, or take no action.


Step 1: Bill Introduced A bill is introduced by either body of Congress (House or Senate). Step 2: Chamber (House or Senate) Review The bill goes to chamber review, where House or Senate members debate or make changes to the text before voting. Step 3: House and Senate Vote Both the House and the Senate vote on the same exact bill and if it passes, they present it to the other chamber for review. Step 4: Other Chamber Review After the bill passes the House or Senate, it then goes to the other body to go through the same committee process of research, debate, and voting. Step 5: Committee Review Committee members review and discuss any changes to the bill they feel are necessary before they present it to the president. Step 6: Presidential Review The president then considers the bill and will either approve it and sign it into law, veto it, or take no action.

Step 1: Committee Review The bill is assigned to a committee. Committee members conduct research and discuss any changes to the bill they feel are necessary before the bill is introduced.
Step 2: Bill Introduced A bill is introduced to both bodies of Congress (House and Senate).
Step 3: House and Senate Vote Both the House and the Senate vote on the same exact bill and if it passes, they present it to the chamber for review.
Step 4: Chamber (House or Senate) Review The bill goes to chamber review, where House or Senate members debate, make changes to the text, and vote.
Step 5: Other Chamber Review After the bill passes the House or Senate, it then goes to the other body to go through the same committee process of research, debate, and voting.
Step 6: Presidential Review The president then considers the bill and will either approve it and sign it into law, veto it, or take no action.

1 answer

The accurate explanation of the process for a bill to become a law is the one that follows the correct sequence of events as traditionally implemented in the U.S. legislative process.

Correct Process:

  1. Bill Introduced: A bill is introduced by either body of Congress (House or Senate).
  2. Chamber (House or Senate) Review: The bill goes to chamber review, where House or Senate members debate or make changes to the text before voting.
  3. House and Senate Vote: Both the House and the Senate vote on the same exact bill, and if it passes, they present it to the other chamber for review.
  4. Other Chamber Review: After the bill passes the House or Senate, it goes to the other body to go through the same committee process of research, debate, and voting.
  5. Committee Review: This step may need clarification. After passing through the second chamber, the bill typically goes back to committee if changes are made, and they review it before sending it back for a vote.
  6. Presidential Review: The president considers the bill and will either approve it and sign it into law, veto it, or take no action.

The first explanation of the steps closely aligns with the traditional legislative process (though step 5 is slightly misleading, as committee review may take place after changes are made in the other chamber).

The second explanation introduces inaccuracies, such as having a bill introduced in both chambers simultaneously, which typically doesn't happen.

Therefore, the first set of steps is more accurate in describing how a bill becomes a law.