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Using the USA and a bill that has financial implicationsas examples,( a money bill ) three bodies of the Federal government must concur on a bill before it becomes law. The House of Representatives must vote and pass the bill. ( the 1st body) The bill moves on to the Senate ( the 2nd body ) if the bill is passed in the Senate it is sent to the 3rd body for approval, the US President. If he signs the bill it becomes law.
Congress must first approve a bill in both houses and then send to the President who can veto it,approve it or allow to become law by NOT signing . It can be passed into law over the veto by a 2/3 favorable vote in both houses of Congress.
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What do a bill and a law have in common?
A 'bill' is what the legislation is called before it becomes a 'law.'
What is a law before it becomes one?
A bill.
Who must sign a bill before it becomes a bill?
If a state law, the Governor. If federal law, the President.
Who must approve a bill before it becomes law?
Senate
What is a bill in the Constitution?
a statute in draft before it becomes a law.
Who has the power to veto a bill before it becomes law?
the president
Why is the bill so important?
Because the bill stage is the stage before a bill becomes a law. Then bill is not yet offical.
A bill that becomes a law is called?
A bill that becomes a law is called an act.
What is final step before a bill becomes a law?
Approved by the Governor General.
How can a bill can be killed before it becomes a law?
The house of lords fail to pass it
What happens when the president signs a bill?
The president signs a bill after the legisilative branch approves it. The president (executive branch) enforces or carries out a law ( or bill. )
After a bill is signed how many days pass before it becomes law?
One year
