1. How a Bill Becomes Law 6.4 Information

2. Understanding the Legislative Process, p. 58 Read chapter 6.4 and study the chart on p. 201. Complete as much of the chart from this reading as you can in 10 minutes. Fill in the rest of your chart from the video. How a bill becomes a federal law I will pause occasionally to discuss portions of the chart.

3. Before We Begin: Discuss process and each of the following on p. 58: – Bill – Filibuster – Cloture – “Pigeonholing” – Veto – Pocket Veto

4. Simulation: Walk a Bill Through the steps! Party caucus after election. Review leadership. New idea for a law is drafted into bill. Introduction & referral comes first. Introduce bills in our simulation. Discuss. Complete the ordering sheet for p. 59. Study bill for committee hearing tomorrow. Chapter 6 Quiz is Tuesday.