write down your mnemonic device for the legislative lawmaking process..then list the steps in order
Here's a mnemonic device to remember the steps in the legislative lawmaking process:
"MAD CAPS LOCK"
1. Measure proposed: A bill is introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate.
2. Assigned to committee: The bill is assigned to a specific committee for in-depth review and analysis.
3. Debate and discussion: The committee holds hearings, allowing experts and stakeholders to voice their opinions on the bill.
4. Consideration and amendments: The committee can propose changes (amendments) to the bill before sending it back for voting.
5. Approval by the committee: Once the committee is satisfied, they vote on whether to recommend the bill for further consideration.
6. Proceedings in either House: The bill is presented on the floor of either the House of Representatives or the Senate for debate and voting.
7. Legislation debated: Representatives or senators discuss the bill, expressing their arguments and opinions.
8. Opportunities for changes: Amendments can be proposed and added to the bill during this stage.
9. Final votes: Representatives or senators cast their final votes either approving or rejecting the bill.
10. Conference committee: If there are differences between the versions passed in both Houses, a conference committee is formed to reconcile them.
11. Approval by both Houses: The final version of the bill is voted on and approved in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
12. President's decision: Once approved by both Houses, the bill is then sent to the President, who can either sign it into law, veto it, or take no action.
13. Lasting law: If the President signs the bill, it becomes a law.
Remember the mnemonic "MAD CAPS LOCK" to help recall the steps in the legislative lawmaking process.