Despite an increase in political participation in society, many Americans do not know how a bill becomes law.

Question

Select the letter of the answer that numbers the details in the proper sequence.

(1) _____ First, a Representative gets an idea for a new law.

(2) _____ The committee researches the bill and either accepts or rejects it before sending it to the House for debate.

(3) _____ If the Senate approves the bill, it is sent to the President to sign into law or veto.

(4) _____ If the bill passes the House vote, it is sent to the Senate.

(5) _____ When the debate has concluded, the bill is voted on in the House.

(6) _____ The Representative transforms that idea into a bill, which he or she sponsors and sends to a committee.

A) 1, 6, 2, 5, 4, 3 B) 1, 5, 6, 4, 3, 2 C) 2, 4, 6, 5, 1, 3

Answer 1

A) 1, 6, 2, 5, 4, 3