Assess students' understanding of the U.S. legislative process by having them sequence and explain the key steps a bill takes to become law (introduction, committee review, floor debate and votes in both chambers, conference committee, presidential action), describe the roles committees in shaping and recommending legislation, and explain the president's options (sign, veto, pocket veto) and how Congress can respond. Include brief analysis of why committees and compromise are important. Grade 6–8, medium difficulty.