1. Congress

2. Introducing the Driving Question
How does the government work together to make laws?
To what extent is Congress designed to make laws that reflect the will of the people?
Please take the next 5-6 minutes to explain briefly how you think the government works together to make laws.

3. Introducing the Culminating Challenge
Mission Preview
House of Representatives
Floor Debate
Take the role of a representative.
Work in committees to mark up, debate, and pass legislation.
Try to advance your ideas in a floor debate.

4. Introducing the Culminating Challenge
A Little More Detail
You will be a representative in the House of Representatives.
Your biggest concern is your constituents (voters) from your home district, who have the power to reelect you (or not).
You may form caucuses with like-minded representatives!

5. Introducing the Culminating Challenge
House Leadership
Taking a leadership role will be very advantageous to your political strategy, if you do a good job.
Each committee will have a committee chair who represents the party in power.
You can run for these offices:
1. Speaker of the House (must be from the majority party!)
2. committee chairs (must be from the majority party!)

6. Introducing the Culminating Challenge
Other Details
You will write the legislation, either individually or with a partner.
You will defend your actions in a final “letter home.”

7. Developing Subject Matter Expertise
Mastering Topics and Tools to Accomplish the Mission in the Culminating Challenge and Do Well on the AP Test
textbook readings
chapters on Congress and policy making
class activities and lectures
individual and team tasks

8. Doing the Culminating Challenge
House Floor Debate

9. Responding to the Course Master Question
How does the government work together to make laws?
To what extent is Congress designed to make laws that reflect the will of the people?
Write a three-paragraph response explaining your answer.
Use your role as a representative to support your answer. Use examples!
These are some terms you may want to include: legislation, caucus, House Rules Committee, committee chair, Speaker of the House, party leaders, etc.

10. Unit Exam
Multiple Choice
FRQs