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The purpose of this article is to promote the awareness and understanding of legislative processes in the United States, and of the way in which legislation becomes law. The article explains the nature of law and legislative processes, as well as the procedures that must be followed to create a bill, debate a bill, and pass a bill into law. It also discusses the impact of the legislative process on the legislative and judicial branches of government, as well as the influence of the public upon the making of law in the United States.

Legislation: The term legislation refers to a formal rule or regulation created by a legislative body such as Congress, which is often called a law or statute. A bill is a proposed law that is introduced for consideration by a legislature, and it may be amended before being passed into law. A bill can be drafted by a senator, a member of the House of Representatives, or an executive branch official, or it may be submitted to the Senate by constituents or organizations.

The process of drafting a bill involves consultation with other members of the legislature and with constituents. The legislative process is a political and sometimes contentious endeavor, and the ultimate fate of a bill depends largely on how it is negotiated and voted on.

Once a bill has been passed by both houses of the Legislature, it is sent to the Governor, who can sign or veto the bill. If the Governor signs a bill, it becomes law; if he or she vetoes the bill, it dies. The Governor has 10 days from the time a bill is passed by both houses to sign or veto a law. A vetoed bill can become law, however, if two-thirds of the members of each house vote to override the Governor’s veto.

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