November 5, 2014 Good Morning! Warm up: What Article in the Constitution discusses the following Branches: 1. Legislative Branch 2. Executive Branch 3. Judicial Branch

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE Comprehend the structure of the Legislative Branch and evaluate the powers of congress. Formulate Independent Reading Project plan

Create a Unit 3 Legislative Branch folder in Notability!

The Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch has two houses: Bicameral Legislature 1. The House of Representatives 2. The Senate 3. Also known as CONGRESS

I. House of Representatives Number of Members: 435 This number does not change MISSOURI HAS 8 MEMBERS. That number does change! Proportional Representation

How many representatives does each state have? It is based on population. For example California has 53 representatives and Wyoming has 1. Every ten years a census (official population count) is taken to determine how many representatives each state will receive. Every census some states gain or lose representation. On average on representative represents around 650,000 people. House members represent a particular district in their home state. = = 53 1

What does it take to be a Representative? Age: 25 Years of Citizenship: 7 Be a resident of the state they are representing

Length of Term TWO years with unlimited terms…as long as they keep getting reelected.

II. Senate Number of Members:  100

How many Senators does each state have? TWO per state Equal Representation: Each state has equal power in the Senate

What does it take to be a Senator? Age: 30 Years of Citizenship: 9 Be a resident of the state they are representing

Length of Term SIX years with unlimited terms…as long as they keep getting reelected.

III. Powers of Congress: Enumerated Powers 1. Borrowing Money – Sometimes the government needs to borrow money to pay for programs and wars

Powers of Congress 2. Power to Tax – Congress is able to raise money in order to pay for the government.

Powers of Congress 3. Commerce Clause – Allows Congress to regulate and promote trade.

Powers of Congress 4. Currency Power – Allows Congress to coin money and punish those who counterfeit money.

Powers of Congress 5. Bankruptcies – Congress has the power to establish laws when a person is unable to pay his or her debts.

Powers of Congress 6. War Powers – Congress is allowed to declare war and “provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.”

Powers of Congress 7. Impeachment – Congress has the power to try and remove federal officials…such as the President, Vice-President, and Federal Judges

Powers of Congress 8. Implied Powers – The Elastic Clause gives Congress authority to pass laws it deems “necessary and proper” to carry out its specified functions. Congress is able to make laws concerning subjects that may not be in the Constitution.

Choose one power and one role of Congress Choose one power of Congress and write one paragraph explaining why you feel it is the most important. USE PIE!

End of part 1

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2014 WARM UP PLEASE TAKE OUT YOUR PARAGRAPH RESPONSE YOU COMPLETED YESTERDAY Choose one power of Congress and write one paragraph explaining why you feel it is the most important.

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE DETERMINE THE ROLE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS PLAY IN GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY IDENTIFYING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS BEGIN IRP

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch Policymaker: Spend time researching issues and analyzing solutions to problems. Congress holds hearings covering many topics such as health programs to military responses.

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch Representative: elected to represent their constituents. Constituents are the people they are serving in society. The people!

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch Servant to the Constituents: help the people they represent. For example, they can assist a teacher with planning a trip to the state capital.

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch Committee Member: representatives serve on committees devoted to particular topics. When laws are first proposed they are sent to the appropriate committee for consideration and revision

United States Senate Armed Services Committee Room SR-228, Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC Senate Armed forces committee FULL COMMITTEE MEMBERS REPUBLICANS John McCain (Arizona) Ranking Member James M. Inhofe (Oklahoma) Jeff Sessions (Alabama) Saxby Chambliss (Georgia) Lindsey Graham (South Carolina) John Thune (South Dakota) Roger F. Wicker (Mississippi) George S. LeMieux (Florida) Scott Brown (Massachusetts) Richard Burr (North Carolina) David Vitter (Louisiana) Susan M. Collins (Maine)John McCain (Arizona)James M. Inhofe (Oklahoma) Jeff Sessions (Alabama) Saxby Chambliss (Georgia) Lindsey Graham (South Carolina) John Thune (South Dakota) Roger F. Wicker (Mississippi) George S. LeMieux (Florida) Scott Brown (Massachusetts) Richard Burr (North Carolina) David Vitter (Louisiana) Susan M. Collins (Maine) DEMOCRATS Carl Levin (Michigan) Carl Levin (Michigan) Chairman Joseph I. Lieberman (Connecticut) Jack Reed (Rhode Island) Daniel K. Akaka (Hawaii) Bill Nelson (Florida) Ben Nelson (Nebraska) Evan Bayh (Indiana) Jim Webb (Virginia) Claire McCaskill (Missouri) Mark Udall (Colorado) Kay R. Hagan (North Carolina) Mark Begich (Alaska) Roland W. Burris (Illinois) Jeff Bingaman (New Mexico) Edward E. Kaufman (Delaware) Carte P. Goodwin (West Virginia)Joseph I. Lieberman (Connecticut) Jack Reed (Rhode Island) Daniel K. Akaka (Hawaii) Bill Nelson (Florida) Ben Nelson (Nebraska) Evan Bayh (Indiana) Jim Webb (Virginia) Claire McCaskill (Missouri) Mark Udall (Colorado) Kay R. Hagan (North Carolina) Mark Begich (Alaska) Roland W. Burris (Illinois) Jeff Bingaman (New Mexico) Edward E. Kaufman (Delaware) Carte P. Goodwin (West Virginia)

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch Politician and Party Member: Representatives in Congress always have to play the political game. A campaign is always in the future for any representative that wants to continue working in congress!

LESSON 15 READ PAGES ANSWER QUESTION 1-5 ON PAGE 136 WRITE THE QUESTION!

Choose one power and one role of Congress Write one paragraph for each power and role. Explain why you feel they are the most important powers. Due at the end of the block