Unit III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH. CONGRESS PROJECT You will choose a topic to instruct the class. You must turn in INDIVIDUAL research on your topic worth.

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Unit III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

CONGRESS PROJECT You will choose a topic to instruct the class. You must turn in INDIVIDUAL research on your topic worth 60% of your grade. Your group presentation will be worth 40% Must take 1 whole class period Present materials in 3 different formats

Topic 1- Congressional Powers MUST INCLUDE Constitutional powers Exclusive powers of the House and Senate Non-legislative powers

Topic 2- Leadership Roles & Committees MUST INCLUDE Leadership in both houses Responsibilities Types of Committees Committee Work Committee Make up Caucuses

Topic 3- Legislative Process “How A Bill Becomes A Law” MUST INCLUDE The steps from start to finish IN DETAIL!!

Topic 4- Oversight MUST INCLUDE Types of oversight Hearings Investigations Relationship with federal bureaucracy

Topic 5- Pork Barrel Legislation, Earmarks, Power & Perks MUST INCLUDE What they are with examples Logrolling Complaints against Inefficiency

Topic Assignments A DAYDATEB DAYDATE Topic 111/411/5 Topic 211/611/7 Topic 311/811/11 Topic 411/1211/13 Topic 511/1411/15

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