1. Dec. 8, 2011 1.How a Bill becomes a law? -Committee Action ---- Floor action ---- Conference action

2. Current events

3. Game Plan Video: Government Made Easy: The Legislative BranchThe Legislative Branch School to home connection Finish Google Docs Self-check quizzes Ch. 6 Study Guide

4. School to home connection What term refers to a two-part legislative body? Which Congressional bills provide money for government programs?

5. How can students from a congressperson’s home state gain experience in the political process in Washington D.C. Who is allowed to introduce bills in Congress?

6. Section 1 What are the three types of Congressional committees and what are their purposes?

7. Section 2 What is the “elastic clause” in the Constitution? Section 3 What three major jobs does a member of Congress perform? Section 4 What four steps does a bill go through to become a law?

8. Self-check quizzes Ch. 6

9. Ch. 6 Study Guide Terms I need to know!! Answer the following: Excerpt from Abraham Lincoln