Grade 6 · Social Studies · Lesson 27

How laws are made

A law does not appear by magic. It starts as an idea, becomes a written proposal called a bill, and only becomes a real law after a long, careful process of drafting, debating, reviewing, and voting. The exact steps differ a little from country to country, but the general path is the same in most democracies. Knowing how a law is made helps you understand what changes are possible — and how to argue for them.

What this lesson teaches

1Order the main steps a bill follows on its way to becoming a law
2Explain the role of debate, committee review, and a final vote in lawmaking
3Describe what happens when an executive signs or vetoes a bill
4Define judicial review and explain when a court can strike down a law

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