What is the process for a bill to become law?

The correct answer highlights the constitutional process through which a bill becomes law in the United States. A bill must first be introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, where it is then debated, possibly amended, and voted upon. If it passes one chamber, it moves to the other chamber to undergo a similar process. If both the House and Senate approve the bill in identical form, it is then sent to the President. The President can sign the bill into law, or he or she may veto it, sending it back to Congress. Congress has the power to override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers, allowing the bill to become law despite the President's disapproval. This process ensures a system of checks and balances, where both legislative bodies and the executive branch play roles in the law-making process.

Other options refer to processes that do not align with the constitutional requirements established for enacting legislation. For example, ratification by the states pertains to constitutional amendments and not ordinary legislation, while a national referendum is not part of the federal legislative process in the U.S. Furthermore, Supreme Court approval is not required for legislation to become law; instead, the Court interprets laws once they are enacted and may rule on their