Bellringer Name four powers that Congress has.. Thinking it through Why do you think the position of Chairman of the Rules committee is a powerful one?

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Bellringer Name four powers that Congress has.

Thinking it through Why do you think the position of Chairman of the Rules committee is a powerful one? Do you think it should be easier for the Congress to override the President’s veto? Why or why not?

Thinking it Through Why do you think the Elastic Clause is still important today? Why are American citizens today so intent on having protections against government violations of their rights?

Classwork Complete page 21 in your work book on a separate sheet to turn in.

Home work Complete “Constitutional Insight” questions I through L, pages 152 and 153. Keep them in your notes for our Notebook Check on Monday

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