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How many steps must be taken for a House bill to become law?

A. five
B. six
C. seven
D. eight

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A House bill becomes law through a six-step process that includes committee review, approval by both House and Senate, and presidential action, ending with either a presidential signature, a veto override, or becoming law without a signature.

Step-by-step explanation:

The process for a House bill to become law involves several steps and requires both congressional approval and presidential action. After introduction, the bill is assigned to a committee, which will request comments, conduct hearings, work on amendments, and then report it back to the House. If passed, it goes to the Senate and undergoes a similar process. If both chambers agree on the bill, it is sent to the President who can sign it into law, veto it, or do nothing, in which case it still becomes law if Congress is in session after ten days (excluding Sundays). If the President vetoes the bill, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority in both houses.

The number of steps here can be interpreted differently, but typically involves: introduction, committee review, House vote, Senate vote, and presidential action. Since the question is seeking a specific answer within provided choices, and considering these key stages, the closest answer would be six steps (Option B) for a bill becoming law.

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