Question

1. describe the process of how a civil rights act becomes a law.

to become a law, a bill must first

Explanation:

This outlines the standard legislative process for a civil rights bill to become law in the U.S. system, starting with bill introduction.

1. Introduction: A member of Congress (House or Senate) formally introduces the civil rights bill, giving it a number and referring it to relevant committees (e.g., Judiciary Committee).
2. Committee Review: The committee holds hearings, amends the bill, and votes to approve it for floor consideration; it can also table the bill to stop progress.
3. Floor Debate & Vote: The bill moves to the full chamber (House/Senate) for debate, further amendments, and a majority vote. If passed, it goes to the other chamber.
4. Conference Committee (if needed): If the House and Senate pass different versions, a conference committee negotiates a unified bill, which both chambers must then vote to approve again.
5. Presidential Action: The approved bill is sent to the President, who can sign it into law, veto it (sending it back to Congress, which can override the veto with a 2/3 vote in both chambers), or take no action (if Congress is in session, it becomes law after 10 days; if Congress adjourns, it dies via pocket veto).

Answer:

To become a law, a bill must first be introduced by a member of the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate.

The full process is:

1. Introduction by a congressional member, referral to a committee
2. Committee review, hearings, amendment, and approval vote
3. Floor debate, amendment, and majority vote in the originating chamber
4. Repeat of committee/floor process in the opposing chamber; conference committee reconciliation if versions differ
5. Presidential signature (or congressional veto override) to enact as law