Description This product introduces students to the process and steps it takes for a bill to become a law in North Carolina. I have included 6 pages of text for students to read about how a bill becomes a law. A journey of a bill flow chart is also included for students to use as a reference sheet. Vocabulary included: bill law amendment ratify veto chamber The text is broken down into the following heading/topics: Who Can Suggest a Law? Introduction of Bills Committees Review Bills House or Senate Debate the Bill Bill is Sent to the “Other” Chamber Changes in the Bill Sent to the Governor What happens next? It Can Be Complicated! Do you have an idea for a new law? Summary: How Our Laws are Made The 4 Main Steps The Actual Journey of a Bill Activity #1: Students number the steps in order from 1-12 describing how an idea for a law becomes a bill. 20 multiple choice and open-ended questions are included which aligns with the text. ALL answer keys are included! This product aligns perfectly with 4th Grade North Carolina Essential Standards for Social Studies. This product is also included in my {Bundled} North Carolina Government Unit found at the link below. My Entire North Carolina Government Unit {BUNDLE} Looking for more North Carolina Social Studies Resources for your classroom? North Carolina’s Three Regions: Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain North Carolina Natural Resources (Research Project) North Carolina State Symbols Booklet & Test North Carolina 3 Branches of Government North Carolina State Constitution North Carolina County Map Project & Quiz The United States Preamble Compared to The North Carolina Preamble North Carolina’s Local Government North Carolina Government Test How a Bill Becomes a Law in North Carolina