‘Schoolhouse Rock’ For The 21st Century: How A Bill Becomes A Law

Those of you who grew up in a different century may remember learning about the steps of the legislative process. It’s not so simple anymore.

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Sep 10, 2014

Oh, and for those who missed it back in the ’70s: Here’s how laws used to get made (according to “Schoolhouse Rock“).

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