2. Congress: The Legislative Branch
Chapter 5:
Congress: The Legislative Branch
Section 5:
Congress at Work

3. Congress at Work
Main Idea
The main job of Congress is to make laws. The process of making laws is well established and orderly.

4. How are bills introduced in Congress?
Congress at Work
Reading Focus
How are bills introduced in Congress?
What happens to a bill in committee?
What happens to a bill on the floor of the House and Senate?
What is a conference committee?
What actions can a president take on a bill?

5. Purpose of Laws