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Unit 6-The Legislature

Congress represents the American people. When citizens express their views to members of Congress, they participate in the lawmaking process.
Students will learn how Congress works, the powers of Congress, and how a bill becomes a law.

SS-HS-1.2.1 & 1.2.2

Vocabulary

Bicameral
Census
Constituent
Gerrymander
Majority Party
Minority Party
Standing Committee
Seniority
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
Elastic Clause
Impeach; Writ of Habeas Corpus
Bill of Attainder
Ex Post Facto Law
Franking Privilege
Lobbyist
Casework
Pork-Barrel Project
Joint Resolution
Special-Interest Group
Rider
Filibuster
Cloture
Voice Vote
Roll-Call Vote
Veto
Pocket Veto

Assignments

U6-1 Vocabulary
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Unit 6-1 Handouts
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Unit 6-1 Notes for Handouts
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Unit 6-1 Study Guide (Blank)
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U6-2 Vocabulary
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Unit 6-2 Handouts
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Unit 6-2 Notes for Handouts
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Unit 6-2 Study Guide (Blank)
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U6-3 Vocabulary
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Unit 6-3 Handouts
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Unit 6-3 Notes for Handouts
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Unit 6-3 Study Guide (blank)
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U6-4 Vocabulary
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Unit 6-4 Handouts
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Unit 6-4 Notes for Handouts
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Unit 6-4 Study Guide (blank)
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Big Ideas

Describe the role of party leaders and committees in Congress.
Explain the powers Congress uses to achieve its goals.
Analyze the duties of congressional staffs and agencies.
Examine how a bill becomes a law.
How is Congress organized?
What role do committees play in Congress?
What powers did the Constitution give to Congress?
What powers did the Constitution deny to Congress?
What benefits do members of Congress enjoy?
What are the duties of congressional support staff members?
How are bills introduced and how do they work their way through Congress?
What actions can a president take once a bill has been passed by Congress?