U.S. Government in Review

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Before a bill can become a law, it has to go through a long process. Before a bill is ever enacted, they are scrutinized and researched by committees in both houses of Congress. The bill might even be rewritten several times before it is ever passed! In this book, this complicated process is broken down into approachable steps for young readers to understand. Fact boxes offer additional understanding of this important process and help readers to understand social studies curriculum.