Question

The chart represents the steps in the process of a bill becoming a law.

Flow chart illustrating the steps in how a bill becomes a law. There are two channels. On the top is the House of Representatives. On the bottom is the Senate. The channels are numbered on the top: 1, 2, 3, 3b (top channel only), 4, 5 channels combine into one), 6, 7 (channels combine into one). Ending channel is the President.

Use the chart to answer the question:
Most of the significant changes to a bill would occur in

Number 6, when the House and Senate have a final vote
Number 3b, when the House Rules Committee sets rules for debate and voting on the bill
Number 1, when the bill is first introduced
Number 2, when the subcommittees debate and vote on the bill

Answer 1

The significant changes to a bill would occur in Number 6 when the House and Senate have a final vote.

Step-by-step explanation:

The significant changes to a bill would occur in Number 6 when the House and Senate have a final vote. At this stage, both chambers have the opportunity to debate and propose amendments to the bill. If there are any differences between the House and Senate versions of the bill, a conference committee will negotiate a reconciliation before the bill can progress to the President's desk for signature or veto.