How a Bill becomes a Law

Many Web sites explain the process by which a bill becomes a law. Three of the better sites to explore:

• Library of Congress/THOMAS : From a Bill to a Law

• Project Vote Smart : Government 101: How a Bill becomes Law

• About.com: The Legislative Process: How Bills become Laws or Not

In a more light-hearted vein, 2 websites geared toward children also provide an excellent explanation of this process:

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: How Laws are Made

• Kids in the House from the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives: How Laws are Made