November 5, 2014Good Morning!

Warm up:

What Article in the Constitution discusses the following Branches:

1. Legislative Branch

2. Executive Branch

3. Judicial Branch

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE

Comprehend the structure of the Legislative Branch and evaluate

the powers of congress. Formulate Independent Reading

Project plan

Create a Unit 3 Legislative Branch folder in Notability!

The

Legislative

Branch

The Legislative Branch has two houses:

Bicameral Legislature

1. The House of Representatives

2. The Senate

3. Also known

as CONGRESS

I. House of Representatives

Number of Members:

435 This number does

not change

MISSOURI HAS 8

MEMBERS. That number does change! Proportional Representation

How many representatives does each state have?

It is based on population. For example California has 53 representatives and Wyoming has 1.

Every ten years a census (official population count) is taken to determine how many representatives each state will receive. Every census some states gain or lose representation.

On average on representative represents around 650,000 people. House members represent a particular district in their home state.

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53

1

What does it take to be a Representative?

Age:25

Years of Citizenship:7

Be a resident of the state they are representing

Length of Term

TWO years with unlimited terms…as long as they keep getting reelected.

II. Senate

Number of Members:

100

How many Senators does each state have?

TWO per state Equal Representation: Each state has equal

power in the Senate

What does it take to be a Senator?

Age:30

Years of Citizenship:9

Be a resident of the state they are representing

Length of Term

SIX years with unlimited terms…as long as they keep getting reelected.

III. Powers of Congress:Enumerated Powers

1. Borrowing Money – Sometimes the government needs to borrow money to pay for programs and wars

Powers of Congress

2. Power to Tax – Congress is able to raise money in order to pay for the government.

Powers of Congress

3. Commerce Clause – Allows Congress to regulate and promote trade.

Powers of Congress

4. Currency Power – Allows Congress to coin money and punish those who counterfeit money.

Powers of Congress

5. Bankruptcies – Congress has the power to establish laws when a person is unable to pay his or her debts.

Powers of Congress

6. War Powers – Congress is allowed to declare war and “provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.”

Powers of Congress

7. Impeachment – Congress has the power to try and remove federal officials…such as the President, Vice-President, and Federal Judges

Powers of Congress

8. Implied Powers – The Elastic Clause gives Congress authority to pass laws it deems “necessary and proper” to carry out its specified functions. Congress is able to make laws concerning subjects that may not be in the Constitution.

Choose one power and one role of Congress

Choose one power of Congress and write one

paragraph explaining why you feel it is the most

important. USE PIE!

End of part 1

THURSDAYNOVEMBER 6, 2014

WARM UP

PLEASE TAKE OUT YOUR PARAGRAPH RESPONSE YOU COMPLETED YESTERDAY

Choose one power of Congress and write one paragraph explaining why you feel it is the most

important.

TODAY’S OBJECTIVE

DETERMINE THE ROLE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS PLAY IN GOVERNMENT AND SOCIETY

IDENTIFYING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS BEGIN IRP

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch

Policymaker: Spend time researching issues and analyzing solutions to problems. Congress holds hearings covering many topics such as health programs to military responses.

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch

Representative: elected to represent their constituents. Constituents are the people they are serving in society. The people!

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch

Servant to the Constituents: help the people they represent. For example, they can assist a teacher with planning a trip to the state capital.

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch

Committee Member: representatives serve on committees devoted to particular topics. When laws are first proposed they are sent to the appropriate committee for consideration and revision

United States Senate Armed Services CommitteeRoom SR-228, Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510-6050202-224-3871

Senate Armed forces committee FULL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

REPUBLICANS John McCain (Arizona)Ranking Member James M. Inhofe (Oklahoma)Jeff Sessions (Alabama)Saxby Chambliss (Georgia)Lindsey Graham (South Carolina)John Thune (South Dakota)Roger F. Wicker (Mississippi)George S. LeMieux (Florida)Scott Brown (Massachusetts)Richard Burr (North Carolina)David Vitter (Louisiana)Susan M. Collins (Maine)

DEMOCRATS Carl Levin (Michigan)Chairman Joseph I. Lieberman (Connecticut)Jack Reed (Rhode Island)Daniel K. Akaka (Hawaii)Bill Nelson (Florida)Ben Nelson (Nebraska)Evan Bayh (Indiana)Jim Webb (Virginia)Claire McCaskill (Missouri)Mark Udall (Colorado)Kay R. Hagan (North Carolina)Mark Begich (Alaska)Roland W. Burris (Illinois)Jeff Bingaman (New Mexico)Edward E. Kaufman (Delaware)Carte P. Goodwin (West Virginia)

Roles of the members of the Legislative Branch

Politician and Party Member: Representatives in Congress always have to play the political game. A campaign is always in the future for any representative that wants to continue working in congress!

LESSON 15

READ PAGES 129-136 ANSWER QUESTION 1-5 ON PAGE 136

WRITE THE QUESTION!

Choose one power and one role of Congress

Write one paragraph for each power and role.

Explain why you feel they are the most important

powers.Due at the end of the block