1. Legislative Branch Lawmaking!!! Ohh yeaa

2. What do you know about the Legislative Branch? What is functioning structure that makes up the legislative branch? * Congress

3. The structure of Congress is “BICAMERAL” meaning it has two “chambers” or houses. What are these called? House of Representatives Senate

4. SO… how does congress operate and what is the main function of congress? * Congress operates dually to create and implement laws * Each chamber of congress has its own separate duties and responsibilities The HouseThe Senate - 435 members (POPULATION) - 100 member(equal) - bill proposals (HR #) - bill proposals (S #) - floor debates - floor debates - “lower house” - “upper house” - serves as public opinion - serves as decision maker

5. How was the Structure and Representation of Congress Decided? OK, so HOW exactly is this fair? Is each state satisfied? EXPLAIN!

6. Who Represents the States in Congress? * Congressmen Representatives Senators How does someone become a congressman? What makes them qualified?

7. What is another name for a congressman? Hint: what do they do that gives them this specific name? * Legislatures Who should legislatures be working to better serve through the implementation of laws? * The people!