Proposed tax laws start the formal tax legislation process as a bill. This bill must follow specific steps outlined by the U.S. Constitution before, or even if, it is to become a law. Use Info Sheet 1: How Taxes Evolve to review the series of steps in the formal tax legislation process.

Put the steps of the formal tax legislation process in order. Match each step of this process to the number that each step occurs. Choose numbers from the drop-down menu. To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.

The tax bill is initiated in the House of Representatives and referred to the Ways and Means Committee. When members of this committee reach agreement about the legislation, they write a proposed law.	Choose the correct answerStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7
The compromise version of the bill is sent to both the House and the Senate for approval	Choose the correct answerStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7
After Congress passes the bill, it goes to the president, who can either sign it into law or veto it.	Choose the correct answerStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7
The bill goes to the Senate, where it is reviewed and often rewritten by the Finance Committee. The committee's version is then presented to the full Senate.	Choose the correct answerStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7
The bill goes to the full House, where it is debated, possibly amended, and eventually approved.	Choose the correct answerStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7
If the president vetoes the bill, Congress may try to override the veto with a two-thirds vote of each house.	Choose the correct answerStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7
After the Senate approves the bill, it is sent to a joint committee of House and Senate members, who try to arrive at a compromise version.	Choose the correct answerStep 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7