essay 8, chapter 12, how a bill becomes a law

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introduction
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a member of the house of representatives or the senate formally proposes the bill
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committee review
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subgroups within the house and the senate, composed of legislators who have expertise in the bill's subject matter, review the bill
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house and senate approval
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if the bill makes it out of committee, a majority of members in the house and senate must approve it
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conference committee reconciliation
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the conference committee reconciles the bill when different versions have passed in the House and the Senate
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presidential approval
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if the president signs the bill, it becomes law. But even after this arduous process, a presidential veto can kill the bill
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improving the process
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I would remove the president's ability to decide whether or not to allow the bill to pass because it is nonsensical to allow one man to override so many in their opinions.
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a bill
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a proposed piece of legislation
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