How a Bill Becomes Law: The Case of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
How a Bill Becomes Law: The Case of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Description:
The general purpose of this unit is to demonstrate to students the step-by-step procedure of a bill becoming a law using the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a case study. Students will understand how Congress makes laws and the role of congressional committees in this process. This will help them understand key concepts associated with the legislative process such as filibuster, cloture, bipartisan, petition, and lobbying. Additionally, they will also see how controversial social issues, such as civil rights, greatly affect the process.
Education Levels:
9, 10, 11, 12
Subject:
United States Government
Resource Type:
Unit of instruction
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Online provider:
The Dirksen Congressional Center
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