1. How a Bill Becomes a Law

2. House of Representatives
A bill must pass by majority vote and is sent to the Senate

3. A bill must pass by majority vote and is sent to the House
Senate
A bill must pass by majority vote and is sent to the House

4. President
Receives bill passed by both houses and decides whether to accept the bill

5. President signs the bill
Option 1
President signs the bill

6. BILL BECOMES A LAW

7. President can veto bill
Option 2
President can veto bill

8. BILL DOES NOT BECOMES A LAW

9. President does nothing for 10 days
Option 3
President does nothing for 10 days

10. BILL BECOMES A LAW

11. House of Representatives
Can override president with 2/3 majority

12. Can override president with 2/3 majority
Senate
Can override president with 2/3 majority

13. BILL BECOMES A LAW