Politics

Question

What is the first step in a bill

becoming a law?

A. The bill is introduced in either the House

of Representatives or Senate.

B. The bill is debated and voted on.

C. The bill is referred to other committees.

Answer

A. The bill is introduced in either the House of Representatives or Senate.

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The first step in a bill becoming a law is the introduction of the bill in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. A member of Congress, either a representative or a senator, drafts the bill and formally presents it to their respective chamber. The bill is then assigned a number and title, and it is entered into the official record. This introduction marks the beginning of the legislative process for the bill.