Chapter 2.2
Discover How Laws Are Made in America
You will learn the step-by-step process of how bills become laws through Congress and the important role you can play as a citizen.
What You'll Learn
You learn how bills travel through Congress becoming laws
You discover committees review and improve bills before voting
You understand presidential power to sign or veto bills
You explore citizen participation in the lawmaking process today
What You'll Practice
1
You practice identifying steps in the bill-to-law process
2
You analyze committee roles and presidential veto powers
3
You examine how Congress chambers work together making laws
Why This Matters
You need to understand the lawmaking process to become an active, informed citizen who can participate effectively in our democratic society.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Lawmaking
Congress
Bills
Committees
Citizenship
OH Curriculum Aligned
