How a Bill Becomes a Law

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  1. 5. The President Pro-____________ is the leader of the Senate when the Vice President is not available.
  2. 8. _________________ powers belong to the Legislative branch are are listed in the Constitution.
  3. 9. The first stage of the legislative process.
  4. 11. A bill about _____________ MUST begin in the House of Representatives.
  5. 13. The type of vote needed to pass a bill in both houses of Congress.
  6. 14. _____________ and balances makes sure that the three branches of government remain equal.
  7. 15. The main job of the Legislative Branch is to ________ laws.
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  1. 1. A ______________ veto happens if the President ignores a bill for 10 days and Congress is not in session.
  2. 2. __________________ of powers means that we have different branches of government that have different powers.
  3. 3. The ________________committee that examines the details of a bill.
  4. 4. Considered to be the upper house of Congress.
  5. 6. The President has _____ days to sign or veto a bill.
  6. 7. A formal decision to reject a bill.
  7. 10. A _____________________ Committee works with a small group from both houses to find a compromise on a bill.
  8. 12. ______________ powers are not listed in the Constitution but can be used to help the Legislative branch carry out their delegated powers.