UMDMC CMC BOARD.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Congressional Committees
Advertisements

Congress Chapter 11. We will be looking mostly at the U.S. Congress We will be looking mostly at the U.S. Congress The process is pretty much identical.
Chapter 12 Section 2.  The HOR and Senate are too large to conduct all business as a whole group.  There is so much legislation that must be reviewed.
Tales from the Sausage Factory: How the Federal Government Gets a Budget Neile L. Miller Director Office of Budget U.S. Department of Energy.
Congressional Committees
How did Henry Ford’s “assembly line” improve the productivity and efficiency of making automobiles?
Congress – Article I. VII Congress – Article I A. 2 House Legislature – Bi-Cameral 1. The House of Representatives a. Qualifications years at time.
I. The two houses of Congress II. Congressional elections III. The organization of Congress a. leadership positions b. the committee system c. congressional.
Congressional Committees. Standing committees Select committees Joint Committees Conference Committees.
Congress Powers and Committees.
How Congress Works Part I. Who’s in Congress? Demographic Profile of the 111th Congress Age Groups Source: Source:
“Congress in its Committee rooms is Congress at work” -Woodrow Wilson.
Now we hAve A New government. Constitution 1787 Federalism – Strong national government co-exists with a state government Supremacy Clause Objectives.
Congress PL0B48D6833A0FC48A PL0B48D6833A0FC48A.
Congressional Committees
CONGRESS BASICS. ELECTIONS Congressional elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year.
WHERE MOST OF THE WORK IN CONGRESS IS DONE.  Helps the House and Senate work effectively  Ease the workload of representatives  Allows members to specialize.
Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc.Slide 1 Chapter 12, Section 2 Objectives 1.Explain how standing committees function. 2.Describe the responsibilities.
Organization and Committees of Congress 110 th Congress.
How Congress Works Part I. Who’s in Congress? Demographic Profile of the 111th Congress Age Groups Source: Source:
Congress Gets Organized! The First Day in the House  All members are sworn in  House elects the Speaker  Always a member of the majority party –
United States Constitution Exam Preparation How a Bill Becomes a Law…
Unit 2.2 Congress and Lawmaking. I. Working Together in Lawmaking A.Speech & Debate Clause- Art I Sec 6- Gives members of Congress immunity from lawsuits.
Congress - Committees.
HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW In this lesson you will learn how a bill becomes a law f4baab7/Im-Just-a-Bill
How A Bill Becomes a Law. Step 1 Every Bill starts out as an idea Every Bill starts out as an idea These ideas can come from Congress, private citizens.
Committee System.
H.R Subtitle E: Automated Exporting System Relating to Export Information.
Unit 6.1 Congress and Lawmaking. I. Working Together in Lawmaking A.Debate Clause- Art I Sec 6- Gives members of Congress immunity from lawsuits for statements.
Committees  What are committees? Groups of Congress people assigned to groups of specific areas of expertise.
Congress in Action Background Information Referencing Chapter 10/11.
The Senate: 114th Congress
How Congress Works. Warm up: Get into groups of 4, analyze page 1 of your packet, and come up with answers to questions 1-4 (on a separate sheet of paper).
 New term begins January 3rd of every odd year.  All 435 members are sworn in on the same day.  The Speaker of the House is elected and sworn in and.
Powers of the Legislative Branch. Powers of Congress House of Representatives and Senate Coin and borrow money Control commerce Approve the budget Make.
 Become more informed about the U.S. Senate  A great introduction to Political Science courses in college  Meet other high school leaders from the.
Chapter 5, Section 2 The House of Representatives Mr. Wyka U.S. Government Citrus High School Taking notes is highly recommended!
► House & Senate both so large & business so great, they rely on a division of labor ► Much of Congress’ work is done in committees.
Standing Committees Much of Congressional work is done in committee. The practice of committees being utilized to consider Congressional legislation dates.
Public Health and Health Reform: A Snapshot of Current Legislative Activity Jeffrey Levi Richard Hamburg July 2009.
House of Representatives - Committees Agriculture Appropriations Armed Services Budget Education & Labor Energy & Commerce Financial Services Foreign Affairs.
Goals: To understand the different types of committees To understand committee assignments.
Congressional Committees How Congress Works. Have you ever served on a committee? What are their advantages and disadvantages?
EUSO-BALLOON DESIGN REVIEW ORGANIZATION Naples, November the 9th, 2012 Guillaume Prévôt 1 EUSO-BALLOON, 9th progress Meeting 2012.
When in congress – Person is placed on a committee Head of Committees = Chairman Holds a lot of power Picked by seniority – Seniority Rule.
"Congress in session is Congress on public exhibition, whilst Congress in its committee- rooms is Congress at work.” - Woodrow Wilson.
REQUIREMENTS AND TERMS OF OFFICE The United States Congress.
T HE J OB OF A L EGISLATOR The work of Washington.
Congressional Organization to Make Policy. Congressional Leadership House Lead by the Speaker of the House (elected by House members) Presides over the.
The Capitol Building 1 The Legislative Branch Makes the laws.
Where the Money Goes – Fiscal Policy  1.) Entitlement Programs These payments are required by law and are given to people meeting particular eligibility.
Chapter 12: Congress in Action
Congress and the Committees System
How a Bill Becomes A Law.
Congress: Powers, Leadership, and Structure
Anyone in Y7 with an interest in Science.
Committees November 7, 2017.
Participation in Government Johnstown High School Mr. Cox
Fall 2012 CMC Events Interviewing Skills Workshop Mon Sept 17th
Committees in Congress
Legislative Branch – Congressional Committee System
How Congress Works Part I
The Legislative Branch
Committees.
Committees Congress.
United States Constitution Exam Preparation
Goucher College Model Senate
Committees GOVT 2305, Module 12.
Congress has impeached and removed eight judges from the bench since Why does Congress need this impeachment power over judges?
Presentation transcript:

UMDMC CMC BOARD

Schedule Held December 2, from 8:20-6, at the UMD Campus $10 per delegate Chance to win “Best Delegate” Award in Committee

Skills Delegates will represent themselves, practice bill writing and participate in mock sessions

House Committees Education and the Workforce Energy and Commerce Intelligence Judiciary

Senate Committees Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Environment and Public Works Foreign Relations

Summary -first time -cheap and convenient -small -great practice -mandatory

Feedback: Privacy Policy Feedback
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
About project: SlidePlayer Terms of Service

© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc. All rights reserved.