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Every law starts with an idea, and this idea can be big or small. Anyone can share their idea, they do not need a special position to do so.

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The public contacts their local congressmen and they are the ones who write out the Bill, and send them to Congress.

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In order for the bill to be sent to Congress, there needs to be a sponsor to pay for the bill.

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The bills are stored in a wooden box called

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The Bill is sent to the capital where the Congress discuss, debate and votes for the Bill to become a law.

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Most bills don't even make it to congress. The ones that don't "die" in committee.

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A bill that has been approved by the Congress is then sent to the House of Representatives to be further voted on. The majority must approve in order for the bill to move on.

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If the bill is voted "yes" by the House of Representatives, then it is sent to the Senate to be further voted on.

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Approved bills are sent to the President of the United States to be signed to become a law. This process is a long wait considering there are many bills to analyze.

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If the president vetoes a bills- denies signature, the entire voting process starts over. If this happens it is very unlikely for a bill to become a law.