Discussion Post: Congress vs The President
Discuss how a bill becomes a law. This discussion should include:
1. Introduction of the bill into the House/Senate
2. Referral to committee (both types, sequential and simultaneous)
a. Committee Hearings
b. Committee Mark-up
c. Discharge from Committee
3. Debate and amendment on the floor (subject to Rules in the House, filibuster in the Senate)
4. Floor Vote
5. Referral to the other chamber (from House to Senate, or vice-versa)
6. Referral to committee in the other chamber
a. Committee Hearings
b. Committee Mark-up
c. Discharge from Committee
7. Debate and amendment on the floor (subject to Rules in the House, filibuster in the Senate)
8. Floor Vote
9. Conference Committee action (if necessary)
10. Presidential signature or Veto
11. Reconsideration (if vetoed).
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.