Legislative Branch 12/15-19/14. Bell Ringer 1. Grab your binder 2. Tell me: – What does the term ‘legislative’ mean? – Get out scavenger hunt from Friday.

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Legislative Branch 12/15-19/14

Bell Ringer 1. Grab your binder 2. Tell me: – What does the term ‘legislative’ mean? – Get out scavenger hunt from Friday

Objective Identify major powers/functions of Congress Identify and analyze issues surrounding Congress

Housekeeping Binders- NOT ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY (after class) Grades pulled tomorrow Constitution “test” = 4 quizzes (must pass ALL to pass)

Notes The Legislative Branch: Bicameral lawmaking branch of government FOR THE PEOPLE (Article 1) Legislature (Legislate): MAKE LAWS

Legislative Branch Powers/Issues: – Impeach – Collect taxes – Declare war – Veto (2/3 needed)

Legislative Branch May be separate, but have to work together to get things done

Eligibility, etc (House) 435 Representatives – The Interests of the citizens who live in their district Eligibility: 25 years old Citizen for 7 years Live in state they represent

Eligibility,etc.(House) Term: – 2 years

Eligibility, etc. (Senate) Represent: – Interests of the citizens in the ENTIRE STATE they are from Eligibility: – 30 years old – Citizen for at least 9 years

Eligibility,etc (Senate) Term: – 6 years

Many ‘hats’ of Congress – Legislator (makes laws) – Representative (of their people) – Partisan (party supporter) – Politician (make deals, but also get re-elected)

Illinois House: 18 ‘reps’ 7 th District: Danny Davis (Democrat) – Education – African American issues

Senate: Dick Durbin (D): Jobs, Deficit, Great Lakes Mark Kirk (R): Jobs, economic stability

John Boehner-Speaker

Nancy Pelosi-Minority Leader

So with these roles…what happens? How do YOU balance your roles? Let’s take a look at Congress and what goes on (or not)

Exit Slip Name two powers given to Congress What does ‘legislative’ mean?