How a Bill Becomes Law Game Board Evaluation Sheet

Group: Place students’ names in blanks:
___________________   _________________   ________________   ________________

 The following elements must be visible on your game board:

 ___The bill is created out of an idea from a lawmaker, citizen, or special interest group.

___The bill is introduced in either house by a lawmaker.

___The Speaker of the House sends the bill to a specific standing committee.

___The bill is studied by the committee, marked up, passed or killed.

___The bill is debated and voted on by the House/Senate. The bill fails or is passed.

___The bill is sent to the other house.

___The bill is introduced in the other house by a lawmaker.

___The bill is sent to a specific standing committee by the Majority Leader.

___The bill is studied by the committee, marked up, passed or killed.

___The bill is debated and voted on by the House/Senate. The bill fails or is passed.

___Differing versions of the bill are worked out in Conference Committee.

___Both houses must approve the conference bill.

___The president signs or vetoes the bill. Pocket veto or failure to act is also possible.

___Override of a veto requires 2/3rd of both houses.

___The bill becomes LAW.

Subtotal: ______  2 points per item (30 points)  ___Color and creativity (10 points) 
___Images illustrating the process (10 points)  ___Title present (5)

Total: ____________ 55 out of 50 possible

(5 Extra credit points) 


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