Congress: Senate + House
Subject:
Word Meaning Bills Piece of legislation that has been proposed but not passed Can come from many sources e.g. interest groups, individuals, + president Only congressmen can actually propose a bill Between 10,000 and 11, 000 are introduced every 2 year term Only 5-6% passed Very easy to defeat but difficult to pass either public affecting all citizens or private--> small groups individuals or places Public Bills involve/affect all of the public include such issues as taxes+ appropriation of government money deal with benefits to citizens e.g. public transport, trade, + education Tax bills must originate in the House Private Bills More rare than public bills affect an individual, special interest group, certain group of citizens or places
