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Unit 6-The Legislature

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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



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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

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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?

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