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How does a Bill Become a Law? What do you know about the legislative process? Tell your neighbor!

Flowchart – The Legislative Process Use pp. 170-193 to complete the flowchart Be sure to include the following terms in your chart: Rider Pocket veto Veto Filibuster Cloture We will go over the chart at the end of the period

Congress has many powers, but also many limits on what it cannot do Congressional Powers Congress has many powers, but also many limits on what it cannot do Ex. National public school system, censor newspapers and media Three types of powers Expressed powers – given to Congress in specific wording Implied powers – from reasonable deduction of the expressed powers Inherent powers – by creating a national government, not necessarily specifically defined

Describe Congress’s power under your category. Expressed Powers Commerce Power (pp.148-150) Money Powers (pp. 150-154) Domestic Powers (pp. 154-156) War Powers (pp. 157-158) Implied/Other Powers Necessary and Proper Clause (pp. 159-161) and Investigation (pp. 163-164) Executive Powers (pp. 164-165) and Impeachment (pp. 165-167) Describe Congress’s power under your category. Why did the Constitutional framers give Congress these powers? What are the limits on this power?

Warm-up (Talk to your partner) Is the legislative process (how a bill becomes a law) too complicated? Why or why not? Review: what are the types of congressional powers?

Gerrymandering The drawing of electoral district lines to the advantage of a party or group

Is Gerrymandering Fair to voters? Discuss with your partner How can this process be made more fair for both major political parties? For voters? Can you reform this process to benefit minor parties? What factors should commissions consider when redistricting?

Socratic Seminar Tomorrow – Watch Frontline’s Obama’s Deal Thursday – Prepare for Socratic Seminar What role should the government take in the health care of its citizens? Read primary sources and prepare questions Seminar will be Tuesday and Wednesday after Spring Break