| A | B |
|---|
| what they do | make the laws |
| who is in charge | Congress |
| bicameral means | 2 houses |
| a proposed law | bill |
| a bill has to be passed by | both houses |
| representatives based on population | House of Representatives |
| 2 representatives per state | Senate |
| who can sign a law or veto it | President |
| fraction of the vote needed to override a veto | two-thirds |
| who influences lawmaking | individuals and interest groups |
| debating | arguing about a bill |
| a group of people who specialize in a certain type of law | committee |
| why laws are written | in response to problems and concerns |
