Bills and Laws - Library Binding

by Emily Raij (Author)

Every law in the United States starts as an idea--and every idea must go through many steps before becoming official. This book introduces readers to how bills are written, debated, and voted on in Congress, and how they become laws that shape daily life. Using clear, straightforward language, it explains the roles of lawmakers and the president in this important process. Along the way, readers learn why laws matter and how they help keep communities fair and safe.