1. Unit III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

2. 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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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