Describe the Process by Which a Bill Becomes a Law

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Essay

Describe the process by which a bill becomes a law.What are some of the major steps and hurdles over which a bill must pass? What are the main differences in the legislative process between the two houses of Congress?

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Definitions:

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Caregiver

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Gender-stratification Theory

A sociological perspective that examines inequalities between men and women in terms of power, wealth, and status in various societal contexts.

Sex

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