1. Things we shouldn’t do when writing current events for Mrs. Campbell’s class 1.Contractions – don’t, can’t 2.Double spacing is a line between each line of text not simply between paragraphs 3.Full paragraphs – the requirements will be more intense next time 4.Do not center your text 5.Grammar and slang – ok, freaking, cool, etc. 6.Proofread, Proofread, Proofread 7.Tense – pick one and stick to it 8.Assignment requirements, rubric, and guidelines will change before the next set is due

2. HouseSenatePowersCommitteesBills/Laws 10 20 30 40 50

3. How many years is the term for someone in the House of Representatives?

4. 2 years

5. Describe some of the pros and cons of the Seniority Rule for committee leadership.

7. How many people are in the House of Representatives & how did the founding fathers come to the decision to have that many?

8. 435

9. What is the hierarchy in the House? Ex: Who are the leaders & what are their titles? List 5 in order

11. Ariana wants to run to be a U.S. Representative for Tennessee in the House of Representatives. What qualifications must she meet in order to run? If elected, what are the different points of view she can consider when she votes? *Hint* There are three…

12. 25 years old Citizen of TN for at least Resident of TN Trustee Politico Partisan Delegate P. 281

13. How many years is the term for someone in the Senate?

14. 6 years

15. What are the qualifications to be in the Senate (name at least 3)?

16. 30 years old 9 year Citizen of U.S. Resident of State they represent

17. Explain the difference between a strict constructionist and a liberal constructionist.

19. Explain the significance of the 17 th Amendment on the selection of U.S. Senators.

21. If Senator Ron Johnson is voting for the Health Insurance Bill along party lines he is voting _________

22. partisan

23. What are the three kinds of powers Legislators in Congress have?

24. Expressed, Implied, and Non-legislative

25. Define Expressed power & give an example of an expressed power of Congress

26. Expressed Power – power granted to Congress clearly written in the Constitution

27. Define Implied power & give 2 examples of implied powers of Congress

28. An Implied Power is a power that is not clearly stated in the Constitution & is assumed based on the expressed powers

29. Define Non-Legislative Powers & give 2 examples of Non- Legislative powers

30. Non-Legislative Powers are powers of Congress that don’t have to do with writing Laws

31. Describe the difference between a liberal & strict Constructionist

32. Liberal Constructionist – the Constitution is open for interpretation & change Strict Constructionist – the Constitution should be interpreted literally and based on what the founding fathers wrote with little/no change

33. What is the purpose of Committees in Congress?

34. The purpose of Committees are to organize specific topics (such as foreign affairs) for discussion & legislation purposes.

35. Name 4 different kinds of Committees

36. Standing Subcommittee Joint Conference

37. Which Committee works on settling differences between bills in the House & Senate?

38. Conference Committee

39. Which Committee is made up of both members of the House & Senate and can be temporary or permanent?

40. Joint Committee

41. Explain the process of gerrymandering.

43. In what ways do you think a filibuster could interfere with the democratic process?

45. Explain the options the President has when he receives a bill.

47. Explain the reasons the Framer’s created a bicameral legislature

49. List three differences between the House & the Senate?

50. House of Representatives Smaller personal staff Fewer committee assignments More formal, less flexible Committee work more important than debate Debate strictly limited 5 Calendars Senate Larger personal staff More committee assignments Fewer, more flexible rules Floor debate more important than committee work in shaping legislation Floor debate unlimited Power to fillibuster

51. List the order in which a bill becomes a law See handout from class