| | ||
|
Why do we have a bicameral legislature?
What powers are specifically granted to Congress and what powers are denied?
|
||
Student Learning Map
- Topic:The Legislative Branch
- Subject(s):Social Studies
- Days:14
- Grade(s):12
Key Learning:
The Constitution created a bicameral legislative body with specific powers, chiefly the power to make laws.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Concept: Congressional Powers to Make Specific Laws and to Check Other Branchs Lesson Essential Question(s):What are the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate? (A)What is the role of political parties in the organization of Congress? (A)Lesson Essential Question(s):How does a bill become a law? (A)What role do interest groups, political parties, the media and public opinion play in the legislative process? (A)Lesson Essential Question(s):What limitations does Congress impose on the Executive and Judicial branches?
2. What powers are granted and denied to Congress? (A)Vocabulary:census, bicameral, joint resolution, simple resolution, concurrent resolution, oversight, majority party, minority paty, party whip, Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, apportionment, redistricting, gerrymandering, Wesberry vs. Sanders, constituent, incumbent, franking privilege
Additional Info:
How a Bill Becomes a Law (video) Venn diagram Congress Videos Mr. Smith Goes To Washington Video And If I'm Elected Video for campaign tactics
Resources:
