1 The United States of America Constitution How a Bill Becomes Law Article I, Section 7.

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ConstitutionConstitution

How a Bill Becomes LawHow a Bill Becomes LawArticle I, Section 7Article I, Section 7

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VocabularyVocabulary

BillBillAn idea that a An idea that a

Representative or Senator Representative or Senator has and would like it to has and would like it to

become a lawbecome a law

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VocabularyVocabulary

VetoVeto

President does not agree President does not agree with the bill and rejects with the bill and rejects

the billthe bill

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VocabularyVocabulary

OverrideOverride

Congress votes for a bill Congress votes for a bill becomes a law after the becomes a law after the President vetoes the billPresident vetoes the bill

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How a Bill Becomes a LawHow a Bill Becomes a Law

• Laws are passed to keep our Laws are passed to keep our country functioningcountry functioning

• It is a long, step-by-step processIt is a long, step-by-step process

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How a Bill Becomes a LawHow a Bill Becomes a Law

• An idea a representative or senator hasAn idea a representative or senator has– Would like it to become a lawWould like it to become a law

• Either house may begin a billEither house may begin a bill– Except money issues (House of Except money issues (House of

Representatives)Representatives)

• Must turn in bill in written form to the Must turn in bill in written form to the fellow congressmenfellow congressmen

BillBill

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How a Bill Becomes a LawHow a Bill Becomes a Law

• Bill is voted on and does not passBill is voted on and does not pass

• If bill passes, then it is sent to the If bill passes, then it is sent to the opposite house for approvalopposite house for approval– If they disagree, then they send it If they disagree, then they send it

back to the house it came fromback to the house it came from

• Must have approval of both Must have approval of both houseshouses

Dead BillDead Bill

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How a Bill Becomes a LawHow a Bill Becomes a Law

• If President agrees and signs the If President agrees and signs the billbill

• If President does not respond If President does not respond within 10 working dayswithin 10 working days

Bill Becomes LawBill Becomes Law

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How a Bill Becomes a LawHow a Bill Becomes a Law

• When the President does not When the President does not agree with the bill and rejects itagree with the bill and rejects it

• If Congress still is in session, the If Congress still is in session, the bill goes back to the house that bill goes back to the house that began the billbegan the bill

VetoVeto

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How a Bill Becomes a LawHow a Bill Becomes a Law

• When the President does not When the President does not sign the bill within 10 days sign the bill within 10 days afterafter Congress ajournsCongress ajourns

• The bill diesThe bill dies

Pocket VetoPocket Veto

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How a Bill Becomes a LawHow a Bill Becomes a Law

• A bill has been vetoed and sent A bill has been vetoed and sent back to Congressback to Congress

• The Senate & House agree with The Senate & House agree with the bill with a 2/3 majoritythe bill with a 2/3 majority

• The bill becomes law without the The bill becomes law without the President’s approvalPresident’s approval

Overriding a VetoOverriding a Veto

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How a Bill Becomes a LawHow a Bill Becomes a Law

• This is a way for the Legislative This is a way for the Legislative Branch to check the Executive Branch to check the Executive BranchBranch– Checks & Balance ProcedureChecks & Balance Procedure

Overriding a VetoOverriding a Veto

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How a Bill Becomes a LawHow a Bill Becomes a Law

We will trace Senate Bill-We will trace Senate Bill-200 as it becomes a law.200 as it becomes a law.

Action byAction byHouse of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives

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Action byAction bythe Senatethe Senate

Action byAction bythe Presidentthe President

Square Box

Rounded Box

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If SB-200 is approved by the House,If SB-200 is approved by the House,the bill is then sent to the President.the bill is then sent to the President.

If not, the bill goes back to the If not, the bill goes back to the Senate for changesSenate for changes

Senate Bill-200 is introduced,Senate Bill-200 is introduced,and the Senate votes on the bill.and the Senate votes on the bill.If approved, it goes to the House.If approved, it goes to the House.

If not, the bill dies.If not, the bill dies.

If the President VetoesIf the President VetoesSB-200, it goes backSB-200, it goes back

to the Senateto the Senate

If the President doesn’t If the President doesn’t sign SB-200 within ten dayssign SB-200 within ten days

after Congress adjourns,after Congress adjourns,the bill diesthe bill dies

(pocket veto)(pocket veto)

If the president signsIf the president signsSB-200 or doesn’t sign itSB-200 or doesn’t sign itwithin ten working days, within ten working days,

it becomes a lawit becomes a law

If the Senate votes by a 2/3 If the Senate votes by a 2/3 majority to override the President’smajority to override the President’sveto, the bill is sent to the House.veto, the bill is sent to the House.

If not, the bill diesIf not, the bill dies

If the House votes by a 2/3 majorityIf the House votes by a 2/3 majorityto override the President’s veto,to override the President’s veto,the bill becomes a law. If not, the bill becomes a law. If not,

the bill dies.the bill dies.

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QuestionQuestionIf the bill is approved by If the bill is approved by each group the first time it each group the first time it

is presented, is presented, how many steps does it go how many steps does it go

through?through?

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QuestionQuestionIf the President vetoes the If the President vetoes the bill but Congress votes to bill but Congress votes to

override the veto,override the veto,how many steps must the how many steps must the

bill go through?bill go through?

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PracticePractice

Now trace House Bill 100Now trace House Bill 100

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Powers of CongressPowers of Congress

• TaxTax• Borrow moneyBorrow money• Regulate trade Regulate trade • NaturalizationNaturalization

– Process by which one can become Process by which one can become a United States Citizena United States Citizen

PowersPowers

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Powers of CongressPowers of Congress

• Coin moneyCoin money• Establish a system of weights Establish a system of weights

and measurementsand measurements• Establish a post officeEstablish a post office• Declare WarDeclare War• Provide a militaryProvide a military

PowersPowersArticle I, Section 8Article I, Section 8

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Powers of CongressPowers of Congress

• Gives Congress the power to Gives Congress the power to make all laws necessary and make all laws necessary and proper to carry out its proper to carry out its responsibilitiesresponsibilities

Elastic ClauseElastic ClauseArticle I, Section 8, Clause Article I, Section 8, Clause

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Powers of CongressPowers of Congress3 Types of Powers3 Types of Powers

1. 1. Enumerated PowersEnumerated Powers• Powers specifically given by the Powers specifically given by the

ConstitutionConstitution

• Written powersWritten powers

• i.e. Declare wari.e. Declare war

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Powers of CongressPowers of Congress3 Types of Powers3 Types of Powers

2.2. Implied PowersImplied Powers• General powers that are stated but not General powers that are stated but not

enough informationenough information

• i.e. Establish a post office & post roadsi.e. Establish a post office & post roads– Obviously more is needed than an office Obviously more is needed than an office

and roads to have a postal systemand roads to have a postal system•Carriers, security, buildings, etcCarriers, security, buildings, etc

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Powers of CongressPowers of Congress3 Types of Powers3 Types of Powers

3.3. Inherent PowersInherent Powers• Unlisted powersUnlisted powers

• Needed to run the government Needed to run the government smoothlysmoothly

• i.e. Conduct foreign affairsi.e. Conduct foreign affairs