2+How+a+Bill+becomes+a+Law

period 2 = = **Chapter 7 - Section 1 **

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**David Kodokian ** Objective: Students will understand how laws are made by understanding the different forms new legislation may take and and learning the steps a bill must go through in order to become a law. Google doc [|https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Xsbr_7BCBqU6RQ2kh46A96NvoqQH2IamR8UqBXtpCV4/present#slide=id.p]

[|David's Link to video on How a Bill Becomes a Law] This video outlines the basic process for which a bill is formed and becomes a law. It also highlights congresses voting power versus the veto power of the president. It is simple and easy to follow. It lacks depth overall. However, it contains a song. It is not to hard to remember either. This helps with the memorization of the fundamental protocol we follow to create laws or veto them. It also highlights the waiting times with redundant lyrics.


 * Activity:** Students will annotate the steps in the flowchart hand out. They do not have to write a lot. Just enough to show that they have a grounded understanding. Should take between 5 and 10 minutes.

1. Who can write up a bill? 2. Groups that oppose a bill can have an advantage. Think of an issue being fought today. Maybe it is being covered by the media. What organizations are in the way of resolve? 3. How long have many big bills/significant bills taken to pass?
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