How a Bill Becomes a Law – Vocabulary #10 List

A written proposal for a new law.

A rule officially approved by the government that people must follow.

A small group in Congress that studies, discusses, and makes changes to bills.

The member of Congress who introduces a bill.

A discussion where lawmakers share opinions for or against a bill.

A decision made by lawmakers to approve or reject a bill.

The President’s power to reject a bill.

When Congress passes a bill into law even after the President vetoes it.

A group that resolves differences between House and Senate versions of a bill.

To formally present a bill to Congress for the first time.