1. AIM: How does the Constitution define the responsibilities of Congress?
Do-Now: The legislative branch consists of which two houses of government?
What are their powers?

2. The U.S. Congress Bicameral Senate House 100 members Six years 435
Reapportioned after each census

3. Congressional Duties Make the Laws
Representatives of their constituents

4. Powers of Congress – Article 1
Raise and collect taxes
Borrow money
Regulate commerce
Set laws for Naturalization and Bankruptcy
Coin Money
Punish counterfeiting
Post office
Copyrights and patents
Set up courts
Declare war
Establish the military and National guard
Make rules and allot funds for the military and National guard
Punish pirates
Run Washington D.C. and all federal property
Elastic clause- implied power

5. Classwork: 3/7/16
Using the internet and the workbooks on the side, research the questions related to the legislative branch.
The 12 questions should be completed by the end of the period.
You may work in a group or by yourself.

6. Classwork: 3/7/16
Discussion Question: Should there be term limits (limit to number of years one can serve) for Congress?