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Navigating Congress: Understanding How a Bill Becomes Law

Explore the intricacies of the legislative process in Congress, from bill introduction and committees to influencing lawmakers and helping constituents. Learn about different types of bills, appropriations, and the factors that influence the passing of laws. Discover the key steps involved in transforming an idea into a law, with detailed insights into the decision-making process and government spending. This comprehensive guide provides a roadmap to comprehend the inner workings of the legislative branch and its impact on the constituents.

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Navigating Congress: Understanding How a Bill Becomes Law

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  1. GovernmentCh 7 Congress at Work

  2. Ch 7-1How a Bill Becomes a Law Pg 181. STGs: 1. 2.

  3. Types of Bills • Bills • P___________ • P____________ Riders -

  4. Types of Resolutions • S_________________ • J__________________ • C__________________

  5. Why so few bills become laws: Christmas Tree Bills -

  6. How A Bill Becomes LawPg. 185 • Copy the diagram from this page into your notes. Fill in details. Allow a full page.

  7. Ch 7-2 Gov’tTaxing and Spending Bills • Pg 189: STGs:

  8. Making Decisions about TaxesPgs 189-190

  9. Appropriating Money • What does Appropriating Money mean? • It is a ______ step process. • A_________________ • A_________________

  10. The Appropriations Committees • Pg. 192

  11. Uncontrollable Expenditures • What is that? • Why are they “uncontrollable”? • List 3

  12. Ch 7-3 Gov’tInfluencing Congress • Pg 194: STGs:

  13. Influences on Lawmakers • Read pages 194 thru 198. List the influences.

  14. Ch 7-4 Gov’tHelping Constituents • Pg 200. STGs:

  15. Handling Problems

  16. Helping the District or State • P______________ ___________ Legislation • Pork B_____________ Legislation • L__________________ • Winning ______________ & ____________ • Behind the Scenes

  17. The End

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