The Law-Making Process

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This paper describes the legislative process of the United States government. The paper explains that it comprises a number of steps, starting with the introduction of a Bill in the House or the Senate, and ending with its signing into law by the President. The paper details the different forms of legislation, how bills are introduced, the role of committees in the law-making process and house floor considerations.

Outline:
Different Forms of Legislation
Introduction of Bills
Role of Committees in the Law-Making Process
House Floor Consideration

From the Paper:

"The law making process in the United States government is carried out by the Congress, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. In fact, law-making is the chief function of the Congress, and the legislative powers have been provided to it by Article I, Section 1, of the U.S. Constitution that states: "All Legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." The legislative process comprises a number of steps, starting with the introduction of a Bill in the House or the Senate, and ending with its signing into law by the President."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Committees." United States Senate. 2007. <http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/committees/d_three_sections_with_teasers/committees_home.htm>
• "Committee Offices." U.S. House of Representatives. 2007. <http://www.house.gov/house/CommitteeWWW.shtml>
• "Enactment of a Law." United States Senate. 2007. <http://www.senate.gov/legislative/common/briefing/Enactment_law.htm>
• Johnson, Charles, W. "How our Laws are Made." Document No. 108-93: U.S. Government Printing Office. June 20, 2003. <http://www.senate.gov/reference/resources/pdf/howourlawsaremade.pdf>
• Schneider, Judy. "The Committee System in the U.S. Congress." Congressional Research Service: The Library of Congress. May 2, 2003. <http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/politics/legbranc/committee_system.pdf>

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