Outline five processes by which a bill becomes law in a presidential system of government....

Explanation

i. Drafting and gazetting of the bill

ii. The notice of the bill is given to the Clerk of the House

iii. First reading: the bill is presented to the house by the Clerk who will also read the nature and purpose of the bill.

iv. Second reading: here the bill is presented by the sponsor of the bill stating its importance /relevance

v. Committee stage: the bill is referred to the appropriate Standing Committee for detailed examination.

vi. Report stage: the appropriate Standing Committee reports back to the House making recommendations and amendments where necessary.

vii. Debate stage: the committee of the whole house debates the recommendations made by the appropriate Standing Committee and makes suggestions.

viii.Third reading: further scrutiny and final amendments are made before going to the second chamber. If the legislature is bicameral, it undergoes the same process.

(ix) Assent: the bill goes to the President or Governor for assent so that the bill can become law.

(x) Veto: if the President or Governor refuses to sign the bill, the bill can be passed into law by two-thirds majority of the whole house.