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Module 3: How a Bill Becomes a Law — Committee to Floor

The classic civics-class question, with the real mechanics behind it — where bills actually go to die, how each chamber structures debate so differently, and the real, high-stakes tools (the filibuster, reconciliation) that decide whether major legislation ever gets a final vote at all. Every section below is pre-written and deterministic; nothing is AI-generated.

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This course teaches general legal and structural principles about the legislative process using original hypothetical scenarios. It does not provide legal advice about any specific situation and does not create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your own circumstances, consult a licensed attorney.