SlideShare ist ein Scribd-Unternehmen logo
1 von 15
Downloaden Sie, um offline zu lesen
How a Bill Becomes a Law
An Introduction

by the Book...
Key Questions

1. Why is it easier to defeat legislation than to pass it?
2. Why does it take so long for Congress to pass legislation?
3. What are the positive and negative effects of the lengthy legislative
process?
Organization of the House

• Speaker
• Majority and Minority floor leaders
• Majority and minority whips
• members at large (231 vs 200)
• foreigners!
• 5 delegates, commissioner

(R-VA)

(D-CA)
Organization of the Senate
• Senate Majority Leader
• Senate Minority Leader
• also have whips
• 53, 45, 2

D-NV

R-KY
Committees
• job: prepare & examine legislation
• standing committees (specific mission)
• special and select committees
• joint committees
• influence of majority party on committees
Legislative Process Involves All Three Branches
What is a Bill?
• It’s a proposed law in Congress
• Technically, can be written by anyone

• Every bill has a sponsor and sometimes co-sponsors
• Multiple motivations behind the creation of bills
• If Congress adjourns before a bill is passed...
4 Types of Legislation

• bill: proposed law
• simple resolution: only affects the chamber

passing the resolution; usually symbolic (can’t
become a law)

• concurrent resolution: express the ideas of both
House and Senate on a non-legislative issue

• joint resolution: just like a bill--unless it’s a

proposal for a Constitutional amendment--the
president must sign it to become law
Public vs Private Laws
• private: target specific groups. For example,

immigration, veteran’s issues, American Indians

• public: impacts everyone. For example, taxation,
smoking in public, healthcare
Omnibus Bill
• large bill that packages together several
subjects or programs into one bill
• can combine diverse subjects into a bill
• one vote covers all of the issues in the bill
• often contains “pork barrel” projects
What is pork? What is an earmark?
What is their role in a bill?
•
•
•
•

aka riders or earmarks (subtle differences)
added provisions to bills (can be $ or ideas)
often funding for pet projects
created to increase support by legislators, but
it can also kill a bill
• constituents have a divided view about pork
Look at
your
handout

10 days

“pocket veto”
Schoolhouse Rock: How A bill
becomes a law
Why do so few bills become laws?

• design of the system: long, multi-step process
• law makers must be willing to compromise
• partisan politics
• some laws are introduced with little to no
chance of succeeding
You should be able to answer these
questions. Talk to your neighbor.

1. Why is it easier to defeat legislation than to pass it?
2. Why does it take so long for Congress to pass legislation?
3. What are the positive and negative effects of the lengthy legislative process?

Weitere ähnliche Inhalte

Was ist angesagt?

Chap 02 legislative procedure in pakistan
Chap 02 legislative procedure in pakistanChap 02 legislative procedure in pakistan
Chap 02 legislative procedure in pakistanAsmatullah Kakar
 
7 -1 how a bill becomes a law
7 -1 how a bill becomes a law7 -1 how a bill becomes a law
7 -1 how a bill becomes a lawjpaone76
 
Ch. 5 - How a Bill Becomes a Law
Ch. 5 - How a Bill Becomes a LawCh. 5 - How a Bill Becomes a Law
Ch. 5 - How a Bill Becomes a LawMelissa
 
Steps in making a law
Steps in making a law Steps in making a law
Steps in making a law bbeiers
 
Parliament and law making
Parliament and law makingParliament and law making
Parliament and law makingSteve Saffhill
 
Colorado Legislative Process
Colorado Legislative ProcessColorado Legislative Process
Colorado Legislative ProcessJolie St Jean
 
How A Bill Becomes Law In Colorado
How A Bill Becomes Law In ColoradoHow A Bill Becomes Law In Colorado
How A Bill Becomes Law In ColoradoJoshua Sharf
 
How a Bill Becomes Law
How a Bill Becomes LawHow a Bill Becomes Law
How a Bill Becomes Lawavidal2
 
The three branches_of_government
The three branches_of_governmentThe three branches_of_government
The three branches_of_governmentgordonewhs
 
How to be effective at Louisiana legislature
How to be effective at Louisiana legislatureHow to be effective at Louisiana legislature
How to be effective at Louisiana legislaturedatabasepro
 
Legislative and Executive Branches
Legislative and Executive BranchesLegislative and Executive Branches
Legislative and Executive Brancheswtidwell
 

Was ist angesagt? (16)

Chap 02 legislative procedure in pakistan
Chap 02 legislative procedure in pakistanChap 02 legislative procedure in pakistan
Chap 02 legislative procedure in pakistan
 
Legislative procedures
Legislative proceduresLegislative procedures
Legislative procedures
 
7 -1 how a bill becomes a law
7 -1 how a bill becomes a law7 -1 how a bill becomes a law
7 -1 how a bill becomes a law
 
Ch. 5 - How a Bill Becomes a Law
Ch. 5 - How a Bill Becomes a LawCh. 5 - How a Bill Becomes a Law
Ch. 5 - How a Bill Becomes a Law
 
Steps in making a law
Steps in making a law Steps in making a law
Steps in making a law
 
Legislative procedure
Legislative procedureLegislative procedure
Legislative procedure
 
Parliament and law making
Parliament and law makingParliament and law making
Parliament and law making
 
How a bill become law
How a bill become lawHow a bill become law
How a bill become law
 
Colorado Legislative Process
Colorado Legislative ProcessColorado Legislative Process
Colorado Legislative Process
 
How A Bill Becomes Law In Colorado
How A Bill Becomes Law In ColoradoHow A Bill Becomes Law In Colorado
How A Bill Becomes Law In Colorado
 
How a Bill Becomes Law
How a Bill Becomes LawHow a Bill Becomes Law
How a Bill Becomes Law
 
How Our Laws Are Made
How Our Laws Are MadeHow Our Laws Are Made
How Our Laws Are Made
 
Legislature
LegislatureLegislature
Legislature
 
The three branches_of_government
The three branches_of_governmentThe three branches_of_government
The three branches_of_government
 
How to be effective at Louisiana legislature
How to be effective at Louisiana legislatureHow to be effective at Louisiana legislature
How to be effective at Louisiana legislature
 
Legislative and Executive Branches
Legislative and Executive BranchesLegislative and Executive Branches
Legislative and Executive Branches
 

Ähnlich wie Bill to law intro

Government ch. 7 - congress at work
Government   ch. 7 - congress at workGovernment   ch. 7 - congress at work
Government ch. 7 - congress at workBrighton Alternative
 
Introduction to Environmental Law
Introduction to Environmental LawIntroduction to Environmental Law
Introduction to Environmental LawD.c. Wilson
 
Strategies for Effective Engagement at the Nebraska Legislature 8.28.14
Strategies for Effective Engagement at the Nebraska Legislature 8.28.14Strategies for Effective Engagement at the Nebraska Legislature 8.28.14
Strategies for Effective Engagement at the Nebraska Legislature 8.28.14StrongNebraska
 
Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...
Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...
Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...Parsons Behle & Latimer
 
How a bill really becomes law
How a bill really becomes law How a bill really becomes law
How a bill really becomes law MSCSA
 
An engineer's perspective on law
An engineer's perspective on lawAn engineer's perspective on law
An engineer's perspective on lawBrent Britton
 
More Information About Congress
More Information About CongressMore Information About Congress
More Information About Congresssusanlawrence56
 
Congress combined ppts
Congress combined pptsCongress combined ppts
Congress combined pptsChris LeBlanc
 
Legislation and health care policy
Legislation and health care policyLegislation and health care policy
Legislation and health care policymelnik02
 
08 - Congress
08 - Congress08 - Congress
08 - Congressprofseitz
 
Chapter 6 power point
Chapter 6 power pointChapter 6 power point
Chapter 6 power pointmikecalvert
 
PS 101 The Congress fall 2013
PS 101 The Congress fall 2013PS 101 The Congress fall 2013
PS 101 The Congress fall 2013Christopher Rice
 
Advocacy Basics for California Nonprofits
Advocacy Basics for California NonprofitsAdvocacy Basics for California Nonprofits
Advocacy Basics for California NonprofitsCalifornia ReLeaf
 

Ähnlich wie Bill to law intro (20)

Government ch. 7 - congress at work
Government   ch. 7 - congress at workGovernment   ch. 7 - congress at work
Government ch. 7 - congress at work
 
Introduction to Environmental Law
Introduction to Environmental LawIntroduction to Environmental Law
Introduction to Environmental Law
 
Strategies for Effective Engagement at the Nebraska Legislature 8.28.14
Strategies for Effective Engagement at the Nebraska Legislature 8.28.14Strategies for Effective Engagement at the Nebraska Legislature 8.28.14
Strategies for Effective Engagement at the Nebraska Legislature 8.28.14
 
Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...
Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...
Get a Seat at the Table: Utah's Legislature and How it Impacts Nonprofit Orga...
 
Pre legislative scrutiny September 2014 House of Commons
Pre legislative scrutiny September 2014 House of CommonsPre legislative scrutiny September 2014 House of Commons
Pre legislative scrutiny September 2014 House of Commons
 
Citizen Legislative Advocacy Overview
Citizen Legislative Advocacy OverviewCitizen Legislative Advocacy Overview
Citizen Legislative Advocacy Overview
 
Pre and post legislative scrutiny March 2013
Pre and post legislative scrutiny March 2013Pre and post legislative scrutiny March 2013
Pre and post legislative scrutiny March 2013
 
How a bill really becomes law
How a bill really becomes law How a bill really becomes law
How a bill really becomes law
 
Congress
CongressCongress
Congress
 
An engineer's perspective on law
An engineer's perspective on lawAn engineer's perspective on law
An engineer's perspective on law
 
More Information About Congress
More Information About CongressMore Information About Congress
More Information About Congress
 
House of Commons Primary Legislation procedure
House of Commons Primary Legislation procedureHouse of Commons Primary Legislation procedure
House of Commons Primary Legislation procedure
 
Congress combined ppts
Congress combined pptsCongress combined ppts
Congress combined ppts
 
Legislation and health care policy
Legislation and health care policyLegislation and health care policy
Legislation and health care policy
 
08 - Congress
08 - Congress08 - Congress
08 - Congress
 
Ecc Present
Ecc PresentEcc Present
Ecc Present
 
Lobbying101 for foc december 2015
Lobbying101 for foc december 2015Lobbying101 for foc december 2015
Lobbying101 for foc december 2015
 
Chapter 6 power point
Chapter 6 power pointChapter 6 power point
Chapter 6 power point
 
PS 101 The Congress fall 2013
PS 101 The Congress fall 2013PS 101 The Congress fall 2013
PS 101 The Congress fall 2013
 
Advocacy Basics for California Nonprofits
Advocacy Basics for California NonprofitsAdvocacy Basics for California Nonprofits
Advocacy Basics for California Nonprofits
 

Mehr von Estacada Social Studies

US Nixon to Legacies and Lessons Learned from Vietnam
US Nixon to Legacies and Lessons  Learned from VietnamUS Nixon to Legacies and Lessons  Learned from Vietnam
US Nixon to Legacies and Lessons Learned from VietnamEstacada Social Studies
 
Causes of World War I--annotated version
Causes of World War I--annotated versionCauses of World War I--annotated version
Causes of World War I--annotated versionEstacada Social Studies
 
AP World WW II turning pts and lessons learned
AP World WW II turning pts and lessons learnedAP World WW II turning pts and lessons learned
AP World WW II turning pts and lessons learnedEstacada Social Studies
 

Mehr von Estacada Social Studies (20)

US Nixon to Legacies and Lessons Learned from Vietnam
US Nixon to Legacies and Lessons  Learned from VietnamUS Nixon to Legacies and Lessons  Learned from Vietnam
US Nixon to Legacies and Lessons Learned from Vietnam
 
Imperialism w notes
Imperialism w notesImperialism w notes
Imperialism w notes
 
World history cold war intro 2017
World history cold war intro 2017World history cold war intro 2017
World history cold war intro 2017
 
U.S. in nicaragua -rev and contra
U.S. in nicaragua -rev and contraU.S. in nicaragua -rev and contra
U.S. in nicaragua -rev and contra
 
Mindset second semester refresher
Mindset  second semester refresherMindset  second semester refresher
Mindset second semester refresher
 
Electoral college intro
Electoral college introElectoral college intro
Electoral college intro
 
Origin of Democracy in the USA
Origin of Democracy in the USAOrigin of Democracy in the USA
Origin of Democracy in the USA
 
PG War II
PG War IIPG War II
PG War II
 
Standard U.S. Vietnam
Standard U.S.  VietnamStandard U.S.  Vietnam
Standard U.S. Vietnam
 
Causes of World War I--annotated version
Causes of World War I--annotated versionCauses of World War I--annotated version
Causes of World War I--annotated version
 
Causes of the Russian Revolution
Causes of the Russian RevolutionCauses of the Russian Revolution
Causes of the Russian Revolution
 
US immigration review
US immigration reviewUS immigration review
US immigration review
 
Early turning points of WW II
Early turning points of WW IIEarly turning points of WW II
Early turning points of WW II
 
Intro to hinduism
Intro to hinduismIntro to hinduism
Intro to hinduism
 
Intro to islam vers2
Intro to islam vers2Intro to islam vers2
Intro to islam vers2
 
Next steps in Vietnam
Next steps in VietnamNext steps in Vietnam
Next steps in Vietnam
 
AP World WW II turning pts and lessons learned
AP World WW II turning pts and lessons learnedAP World WW II turning pts and lessons learned
AP World WW II turning pts and lessons learned
 
AP World Imperialism
AP World ImperialismAP World Imperialism
AP World Imperialism
 
Responses to the indus rev
Responses to the indus revResponses to the indus rev
Responses to the indus rev
 
Absolutism and French Revolution
Absolutism and French RevolutionAbsolutism and French Revolution
Absolutism and French Revolution
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen

Slides CapTechTalks Webinar March 2024 Joshua Sinai.pptx
Slides CapTechTalks Webinar March 2024 Joshua Sinai.pptxSlides CapTechTalks Webinar March 2024 Joshua Sinai.pptx
Slides CapTechTalks Webinar March 2024 Joshua Sinai.pptxCapitolTechU
 
ARTICULAR DISC OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
ARTICULAR DISC OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINTARTICULAR DISC OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
ARTICULAR DISC OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINTDR. SNEHA NAIR
 
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptxUltra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptxDr. Asif Anas
 
Vani Magazine - Quarterly Magazine of Seshadripuram Educational Trust
Vani Magazine - Quarterly Magazine of Seshadripuram Educational TrustVani Magazine - Quarterly Magazine of Seshadripuram Educational Trust
Vani Magazine - Quarterly Magazine of Seshadripuram Educational TrustSavipriya Raghavendra
 
How to Send Emails From Odoo 17 Using Code
How to Send Emails From Odoo 17 Using CodeHow to Send Emails From Odoo 17 Using Code
How to Send Emails From Odoo 17 Using CodeCeline George
 
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
 
2024.03.23 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for PARK.pptx
2024.03.23 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for PARK.pptx2024.03.23 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for PARK.pptx
2024.03.23 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for PARK.pptxSandy Millin
 
KARNAADA.pptx made by - saransh dwivedi ( SD ) - SHALAKYA TANTRA - ENT - 4...
KARNAADA.pptx  made by -  saransh dwivedi ( SD ) -  SHALAKYA TANTRA - ENT - 4...KARNAADA.pptx  made by -  saransh dwivedi ( SD ) -  SHALAKYA TANTRA - ENT - 4...
KARNAADA.pptx made by - saransh dwivedi ( SD ) - SHALAKYA TANTRA - ENT - 4...M56BOOKSTORE PRODUCT/SERVICE
 
3.21.24 The Origins of Black Power.pptx
3.21.24  The Origins of Black Power.pptx3.21.24  The Origins of Black Power.pptx
3.21.24 The Origins of Black Power.pptxmary850239
 
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 SalesHow to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 SalesCeline George
 
10 Topics For MBA Project Report [HR].pdf
10 Topics For MBA Project Report [HR].pdf10 Topics For MBA Project Report [HR].pdf
10 Topics For MBA Project Report [HR].pdfJayanti Pande
 
How to Show Error_Warning Messages in Odoo 17
How to Show Error_Warning Messages in Odoo 17How to Show Error_Warning Messages in Odoo 17
How to Show Error_Warning Messages in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Over the counter (OTC)- Sale, rational use.pptx
Over the counter (OTC)- Sale, rational use.pptxOver the counter (OTC)- Sale, rational use.pptx
Over the counter (OTC)- Sale, rational use.pptxraviapr7
 
A gentle introduction to Artificial Intelligence
A gentle introduction to Artificial IntelligenceA gentle introduction to Artificial Intelligence
A gentle introduction to Artificial IntelligenceApostolos Syropoulos
 
Unveiling the Intricacies of Leishmania donovani: Structure, Life Cycle, Path...
Unveiling the Intricacies of Leishmania donovani: Structure, Life Cycle, Path...Unveiling the Intricacies of Leishmania donovani: Structure, Life Cycle, Path...
Unveiling the Intricacies of Leishmania donovani: Structure, Life Cycle, Path...Dr. Asif Anas
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...raviapr7
 
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdfHED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdfMohonDas
 
How to Create a Toggle Button in Odoo 17
How to Create a Toggle Button in Odoo 17How to Create a Toggle Button in Odoo 17
How to Create a Toggle Button in Odoo 17Celine George
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen (20)

Slides CapTechTalks Webinar March 2024 Joshua Sinai.pptx
Slides CapTechTalks Webinar March 2024 Joshua Sinai.pptxSlides CapTechTalks Webinar March 2024 Joshua Sinai.pptx
Slides CapTechTalks Webinar March 2024 Joshua Sinai.pptx
 
ARTICULAR DISC OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
ARTICULAR DISC OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINTARTICULAR DISC OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
ARTICULAR DISC OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
 
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptxUltra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
Ultra structure and life cycle of Plasmodium.pptx
 
Vani Magazine - Quarterly Magazine of Seshadripuram Educational Trust
Vani Magazine - Quarterly Magazine of Seshadripuram Educational TrustVani Magazine - Quarterly Magazine of Seshadripuram Educational Trust
Vani Magazine - Quarterly Magazine of Seshadripuram Educational Trust
 
How to Send Emails From Odoo 17 Using Code
How to Send Emails From Odoo 17 Using CodeHow to Send Emails From Odoo 17 Using Code
How to Send Emails From Odoo 17 Using Code
 
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
CHUYÊN ĐỀ DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 11 - GLOBAL SUCCESS - NĂM HỌC 2023-2024 - HK...
 
2024.03.23 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for PARK.pptx
2024.03.23 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for PARK.pptx2024.03.23 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for PARK.pptx
2024.03.23 What do successful readers do - Sandy Millin for PARK.pptx
 
Personal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdf
Personal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdfPersonal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdf
Personal Resilience in Project Management 2 - TV Edit 1a.pdf
 
KARNAADA.pptx made by - saransh dwivedi ( SD ) - SHALAKYA TANTRA - ENT - 4...
KARNAADA.pptx  made by -  saransh dwivedi ( SD ) -  SHALAKYA TANTRA - ENT - 4...KARNAADA.pptx  made by -  saransh dwivedi ( SD ) -  SHALAKYA TANTRA - ENT - 4...
KARNAADA.pptx made by - saransh dwivedi ( SD ) - SHALAKYA TANTRA - ENT - 4...
 
3.21.24 The Origins of Black Power.pptx
3.21.24  The Origins of Black Power.pptx3.21.24  The Origins of Black Power.pptx
3.21.24 The Origins of Black Power.pptx
 
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 SalesHow to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
How to Manage Cross-Selling in Odoo 17 Sales
 
10 Topics For MBA Project Report [HR].pdf
10 Topics For MBA Project Report [HR].pdf10 Topics For MBA Project Report [HR].pdf
10 Topics For MBA Project Report [HR].pdf
 
How to Show Error_Warning Messages in Odoo 17
How to Show Error_Warning Messages in Odoo 17How to Show Error_Warning Messages in Odoo 17
How to Show Error_Warning Messages in Odoo 17
 
Over the counter (OTC)- Sale, rational use.pptx
Over the counter (OTC)- Sale, rational use.pptxOver the counter (OTC)- Sale, rational use.pptx
Over the counter (OTC)- Sale, rational use.pptx
 
Finals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quiz
Finals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quizFinals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quiz
Finals of Kant get Marx 2.0 : a general politics quiz
 
A gentle introduction to Artificial Intelligence
A gentle introduction to Artificial IntelligenceA gentle introduction to Artificial Intelligence
A gentle introduction to Artificial Intelligence
 
Unveiling the Intricacies of Leishmania donovani: Structure, Life Cycle, Path...
Unveiling the Intricacies of Leishmania donovani: Structure, Life Cycle, Path...Unveiling the Intricacies of Leishmania donovani: Structure, Life Cycle, Path...
Unveiling the Intricacies of Leishmania donovani: Structure, Life Cycle, Path...
 
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
Patient Counselling. Definition of patient counseling; steps involved in pati...
 
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdfHED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
HED Office Sohayok Exam Question Solution 2023.pdf
 
How to Create a Toggle Button in Odoo 17
How to Create a Toggle Button in Odoo 17How to Create a Toggle Button in Odoo 17
How to Create a Toggle Button in Odoo 17
 

Bill to law intro

  • 1. How a Bill Becomes a Law An Introduction by the Book...
  • 2. Key Questions 1. Why is it easier to defeat legislation than to pass it? 2. Why does it take so long for Congress to pass legislation? 3. What are the positive and negative effects of the lengthy legislative process?
  • 3. Organization of the House • Speaker • Majority and Minority floor leaders • Majority and minority whips • members at large (231 vs 200) • foreigners! • 5 delegates, commissioner (R-VA) (D-CA)
  • 4. Organization of the Senate • Senate Majority Leader • Senate Minority Leader • also have whips • 53, 45, 2 D-NV R-KY
  • 5. Committees • job: prepare & examine legislation • standing committees (specific mission) • special and select committees • joint committees • influence of majority party on committees
  • 6. Legislative Process Involves All Three Branches
  • 7. What is a Bill? • It’s a proposed law in Congress • Technically, can be written by anyone • Every bill has a sponsor and sometimes co-sponsors • Multiple motivations behind the creation of bills • If Congress adjourns before a bill is passed...
  • 8. 4 Types of Legislation • bill: proposed law • simple resolution: only affects the chamber passing the resolution; usually symbolic (can’t become a law) • concurrent resolution: express the ideas of both House and Senate on a non-legislative issue • joint resolution: just like a bill--unless it’s a proposal for a Constitutional amendment--the president must sign it to become law
  • 9. Public vs Private Laws • private: target specific groups. For example, immigration, veteran’s issues, American Indians • public: impacts everyone. For example, taxation, smoking in public, healthcare
  • 10. Omnibus Bill • large bill that packages together several subjects or programs into one bill • can combine diverse subjects into a bill • one vote covers all of the issues in the bill • often contains “pork barrel” projects
  • 11. What is pork? What is an earmark? What is their role in a bill? • • • • aka riders or earmarks (subtle differences) added provisions to bills (can be $ or ideas) often funding for pet projects created to increase support by legislators, but it can also kill a bill • constituents have a divided view about pork
  • 13. Schoolhouse Rock: How A bill becomes a law
  • 14. Why do so few bills become laws? • design of the system: long, multi-step process • law makers must be willing to compromise • partisan politics • some laws are introduced with little to no chance of succeeding
  • 15. You should be able to answer these questions. Talk to your neighbor. 1. Why is it easier to defeat legislation than to pass it? 2. Why does it take so long for Congress to pass legislation? 3. What are the positive and negative effects of the lengthy legislative process?