Center on Congress: Interactive Dynamic Legislative Process
This video interactive can be accessed at:
http://congress.indiana.edu/e-learning-module-the-dynamic-legislative-process
1. According to the “textbook legislative process,” what are the essential steps it takes for a bill to become a
law?
2. List and explain/discuss all of the key elements that Congressman Hamilton suggests must occur at each
stage of the bill's movement through the process
3. What are the key differences between the “textbook” process and what Hamilton says actually happens?
4. Discuss how these changes affect the legislative process.
5.
What role does Hamilton say the filibuster plays?