Introduction
How a Bill Becomes a Law
In this WebQuest, you will learn how a bill becomes a law through a series of steps with embedded links.
Task
Your task will be to complete a flow chart showing the steps of how a bill becomes a law using Lucidchart online flowchart maker. https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/landing/flowchart-software?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=_chart_en_us+tier1_desktop_search_strategic_exact_&km_CPC_CampaignId=14965870688&km_CPC_AdGroupID=127318911286&km_CPC_Keyword=flow%20chart%20creator&km_CPC_MatchType=e&km_CPC_ExtensionID=&km_CPC_Network=g&km_CPC_AdPosition=&km_CPC_Creative=553457938552&km_CPC_TargetID=kwd-1637897608&km_CPC_Country=9006001&km_CPC_Device=c&km_CPC_placement=&km_CPC_target=&gclid=CjwKCAiAgbiQBhAHEiwAuQ6BkrOKP1ALT_CW2d_s3JpzHqcszq260xOI_7h91Ak-epvmixfzNzOTfBoCDW0QAvD_BwE
Process
For each step, use the embedded link to find the stage of the bill. Put the stage in your flowchart and answer the question. Put the answer in a box next to the stage in your flow chart. Be sure to use full sentences.
Stage 1: ????
Who can write a bill? Who can introduce a bill?
http://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#the_legislative_process/Stage_1.htm
Stage 2: ????
Who assigns the bill number?
http://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#the_legislative_process/Stage_2.htm
Stage 3: ????
What is a lobbyist?
http://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#the_legislative_process/Stage_3.htm
Stage 4: ????
How long can it take to write the report?
http://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#the_legislative_process/Stage_4.htm
Stage 5: ????
How many members are in the senate? How many in the House of Representatives?
http://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#the_legislative_process/Stage_5.htm
Stage 6: ????
What is the bill called once it passes through one chamber of congress?
http://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#the_legislative_process/Stage_6.htm
Stage 7: ????
How long does the president have to decide the bills fate? Be specific. What are the presidents three options?
http://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#the_legislative_process/Stage_7.htm
Stage 8: ????
What is a slip law?
http://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#the_legislative_process/Stage_8.htm
Stage 9: ????
Which of the 3 branches of government are responsible for executing, or implementing, the law?
http://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#the_legislative_process/Stage_9.htm
Evaluation
| Beginning 0-1 points | Developing 2-4 points | Accomplished 5-7 points | Exemplary 8-10 points | Score | |
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Correct stages and order of stages |
Student has 4 or more stages out of order or incorrect. |
Student has 2-3 stages out of order or incorrect. |
Student only has 1 stage out of order or incorrect. |
Student has all stages in order and 100% accuracy. |
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Accurate answers to questions places in each stage |
Student is incorrect on 4 or more questions. |
Student is incorrect on 2-3 questions. |
Student is incorrect on 1 question. |
Student completes questions with 100% accuracy. |
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| /20 |
Conclusion
For more information, follow the links below.
https://www.lexisnexis.com/help/cu/CU.htm#The_Legislative_Process/Stage_0.htm
Credits
Thank you to LexisNexis Congressional website!
Teacher Page
By Cal Kildow, Waynesburg University History/Social Studies Secondary Education Student
Freshman Civics & Government
Standard - 5.3.C.A
Examine the process of checks and balances among the three branches of government, including the creation of law.