AIM: How does the Constitution define the responsibilities of Congress? Do-Now: The legislative branch consists of which two houses of government? What are their powers?

The U.S. Congress Bicameral Senate House 100 members Six years 435 Reapportioned after each census

Congressional Duties Make the Laws Representatives of their constituents

Powers of Congress – Article 1 Raise and collect taxes Borrow money Regulate commerce Set laws for Naturalization and Bankruptcy Coin Money Punish counterfeiting Post office Copyrights and patents Set up courts Declare war Establish the military and National guard Make rules and allot funds for the military and National guard Punish pirates Run Washington D.C. and all federal property Elastic clause- implied power

Classwork: 3/7/16 Using the internet and the workbooks on the side, research the questions related to the legislative branch. The 12 questions should be completed by the end of the period. You may work in a group or by yourself.

Classwork: 3/7/16 Discussion Question: Should there be term limits (limit to number of years one can serve) for Congress?