Ap gov process

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Last updated 1:38 AM on 5/5/26
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Legislative process

  • Bill is introduced in House or Senate

  • Goes to committee (debate, amend, approve or kill)

  • House Rules Committee sets debate rules (House only)

  • Floor debate and vote in both chambers

  • Conference committee fixes differences

  • Both chambers vote again

  • President signs or vetoes (Congress can override with 2/3)

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budgetary process

  • President proposes budget

  • Congress creates budget resolution

  • House Ways & Means → taxes

  • Senate Finance → taxes

  • Appropriations Committees decide spending

  • Congress passes budget → President signs

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appointment process

  • President nominates (judges, cabinet, ambassadors)

  • Senate holds hearings

  • Senate votes to confirm or reject

  • If approved → official takes office

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ratification process

  • President negotiates treaty

  • Senate must approve with 2/3 vote

  • For amendments:

    • Proposed by Congress (2/3)

    • Ratified by 3/4 of states

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electoral process

  • People vote in general election

  • Electoral College votes for president

  • Candidate needs 270 to win

  • If no majority → House decides

  • Congress certifies results