Overview of the Legislative Process


Resource ID#: 116612 Primary Type: Tutorial
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Direct Link: https://www.congress.gov/legislative-process

In this tutorial, you will watch a short video from Congress.gov that provides an overview of the lawmaking process. The focus is on the similarities and differences of the two houses of Congress and their role in crafting legislation (laws). This the first in a 9-part series of short videos, so if you like this one, you can view them all in sequence!

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 5 Minute(s)
Keywords: Article 1, House of Representatives, Senate, bicameral, legislative, laws, how a bill becomes a law, Civics, tutorial, lawmaking, Article I, president
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8 Existing Student Tutorials

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