Question

a bill goes through many steps to become a law. below are some of the steps that a bill introduced in the senate would go through. put the steps in order.
first
the full senate votes on the senators bill.
the house and senate vote on the merged bill.
a senator introduces the bill.
a merged version of the bill is created with input from both the house and the senate.
a committee reviews, debates, amends and votes on the senators bill.
the president signs the bill into law.

Explanation:

To determine the order, we follow the standard legislative process for a bill in the US:

1. A bill starts with introduction by a legislator (here, a senator introduces the bill).
2. Then, a committee reviews, debates, amends, and votes on the bill.
3. Next, the full chamber (Senate) votes on the bill.
4. After Senate approval, if the House has a version, a merged bill is created with input from both.
5. Then, both House and Senate vote on the merged bill.
6. Finally, the president signs it into law.

Answer:

1. A senator introduces the bill.
2. A committee reviews, debates, amends and votes on the senator's bill.
3. The full Senate votes on the senator's bill.
4. A merged version of the bill is created with input from both the House and the Senate.
5. The House and Senate vote on the merged bill.
6. The president signs the bill into law.