Homework: Assignment 5 for tomorrow Consider: Why do so few bills become laws?

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Homework: Assignment 5 for tomorrow Consider: Why do so few bills become laws?

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Homework: Assignment 5 for tomorrow

Consider: Why do so few bills become laws?

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The Powers of Congress: Lawmaking

Chapter 6AP Government and Politics

a.k.a., How A Bill Becomes A Law…

…or dies trying

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Public bill Private bill Simple Resolution Joint Resolution Concurrent Resolution

Types of Legislation

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What is the president’s role in lawmaking?

6.4

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What reasons exist for why so few bills become laws?

Where do most bills “meet their maker”?◦ Why?

What are some of the other major obstacles in the legislative process?

Why do some bills make it through Congress faster than others?

Obstacles to Legislation

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What is really involved?