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Unit 2: The Legislative Branch

Unit 2: The Legislative Branch Assignment Date Page Table of Contents 11/28 45 Standards 46 Vocabulary – Chapter 5,6,7 47-49 What’s the Big Idea? 12/5 49b Chart - The Two Houses of Congress 12/7 50 Worksheet – Article 1 Legislative Branch 51 Under the Dome – Fill in the Blank 12/9 52 Maze – House and Senate 53 Fling the Teacher Q&A 12/12 54-60 Notes – Powers of Congress 1/4 60b Name that Power! 61 Committee Questions 62 Population Demographics 1/9 63

46. Standards SSCG9 Explain the difference between the __________________ _______________ and the __________, with emphasis on _______ of office, ____________, organization, leadership, and _______________ of each house. SSCG10 Describe the legislative _______________ including the roles played by _________________ and leadership. a. Explain the __________ in the legislative process. b. Explain the function of various ____________________________ within the legislature. SSCG11 Describe the influence of ___________________(business, labor, professional organizations) and ___________________________ _______________ in the legislative process. a. Explain the function of ______________. b. Describe the _________________ that govern lobbyists. c. Explain the function of ____________________________.

46. Standards SSCG9 Explain the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate, with emphasis on terms of office, powers, organization, leadership, and representation of each house. SSCG10 Describe the legislative process including the roles played by committees and leadership. a. Explain the steps in the legislative process. b. Explain the function of various leadership positions within the legislature. SSCG11 Describe the influence of lobbyists (business, labor, professional organizations) and special interest groups in the legislative process. a. Explain the function of lobbyists. b. Describe the laws and rules that govern lobbyists. c. Explain the function of special interest groups.

47-49. Vocabulary – Legislative Branch write the word and highlight it, then define it. Make sure you number them. 1 Chapter 5 Bicameral legislature Bill Caucus Census Cloture Conference committee Constituent Filibuster Gerrymander Incumbent Join committee Majority leader Select committee Standing committee Subcommittee Whip 2 Visual Vocab (does not go in the notebook) On a BLANK SHEET OF PAPER: Choose 2 Words and make the Visual Vocab below USE COLOR SHOW LOTS OF EFFORT Definition   Picture 3 Related Hashtags 1. 2. 3. 3 Details or Examples WORD

47-49. Vocabulary – Legislative Branch write the word and highlight it, then define it. Make sure you number them. 1 Chapter 6 Expressed powers Impeachment Implied powers Impoundment National budget Necessary and proper clause Chapter 7 Appropriation lobbying Lobbyist Pocket veto Private bill Public bill Tax Veto 2 Visual Vocab (does not go in the notebook) On a BLANK SHEET OF PAPER: Choose 2 Words and make the Visual Vocab below USE COLOR SHOW LOTS OF EFFORT Definition   Picture 3 Related Hashtags 1. 2. 3. 3 Details or Examples WORD

49b. What’s the Big Idea?

50. The Two Houses of Congress

50. The Two Houses of Congress 2-yr term House of Representatives Senate 100 Members Larger House = ________ Must be @ least ________ US citizen for @ least 7 yrs Must be a resident of the state which elected them Serves a ________ Service a single (1) congressional district More work done in committee (not the floor) NO power over treaties & presidential appointments Less prestige Power of the Smaller House = ________ Must be @ least ________ US citizen = 9 yrs Must be a resident of the state which elected them Serves a ________ Service the ENTIRE state Work is split between committees and the floor Approves or rejects treaties & presidential appointments MORE prestige 30 yrs old 25 yrs old 6 yr term 435 Members

This was handed out in class 51. Article 1 Worksheet This was handed out in class

52. Under the Dome Worksheet

52. Maze – House and Senate

54 – Fling the Teacher Q&A