The Hill News

The cartoon musical television series Schoolhouse Rock presents children with an educational perspective on how the United States government creates laws.  An animated piece of legislation, aptly named “Bill,” dances on the steps of the Capitol and sings, “I’m just a bill. Yes, I’m only a bill. And I’m sitting here on Capitol Hill.”  He explains to viewers the entire legislative process, from committee consideration to the possibility of a presidential veto.  While this series is considered by many to be a classic teaching tool, it fails to accurately prepare its audience for the reality of this Democratic-controlled Congress.

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