Instructional Video5:02
Wonderscape

How Committees Shape Laws: The Journey of a Bill

K - 5th
This video explains how bills are reviewed and amended by committees in the House of Representatives and Senate. It details how committees act as gatekeepers, deciding which bills move forward, make markups, or are set aside. Learn about...
Instructional Video4:59
Wonderscape

How a Bill Becomes a Law: From Idea to Legislation

K - 5th
This video explains the process of how an idea becomes a law in the United States. It walks through the steps, from everyday citizens coming up with ideas, to members of Congress writing bills, and how the bill is introduced in either...
Instructional Video6:16
Wonderscape

The Final Steps: How a Bill Becomes a Law

K - 5th
This video explains the final steps in the lawmaking process, including the votes in the House and Senate, the role of the president in signing or vetoing a bill, and what happens if there’s a tie or a veto. Learn about the simple...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: How a Bill Becomes a Law

9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson from Khan Academy discusses how a bill becomes a law. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Audio
Center For Civic Education

60 Second Civics: How Congress Functions: Pt. 16: How a Bill Becomes a Law

9th - 10th Standards
The lengthy process a bill must go through before it becomes a law is explained.
Instructional Video
HipHughes History

You Tube:the Un Written Constitution Explained: Us History Review

9th - 10th Standards
What is the UnWritten Constitution? Find out in a fast, fun and focused way. Perfect for test crammers and life long learners.