Things we shouldn’t do when writing current events for Mrs. Campbell’s class
1. Contractions – don’t, can’t
2. Double spacing is a line between each line of text not simply between paragraphs
3. Full paragraphs – the requirements will be more intense next time
4. Do not center your text
5. Grammar and slang – ok, freaking, cool, etc.
6. Proofread, Proofread, Proofread
7. Tense – pick one and stick to it
8. Assignment requirements, rubric, and guidelines will change before the next set is due
House Senate Powers Committees Bills/Laws
10 10 10 10 10
20 20 20 20 20
30 30 30 30 30
40 40 40 40 40
50 50 50 50 50
How many years is the term for someone in the House of Representatives?
2 years
Describe some of the pros and cons of the Seniority Rule for committee leadership.
How many people are in the House of Representatives & how did the founding fathers come to the decision to have that many?
435
What is the hierarchy in the House?
Ex: Who are the leaders & what are their titles? List 5 in order
Ariana wants to run to be a U.S. Representative for Tennessee in the House of Representatives. What qualifications must she meet in order to run?
If elected, what are the different points of view she can consider when she votes? *Hint* There are three…
•25 years old•Citizen of TN for at least•Resident of TN
•Trustee •Politico •Partisan•Delegate•P. 281
How many years is the term for someone in the Senate?
6 years
What are the qualifications to be in the Senate (name at least 3)?
30 years old9 year Citizen of U.S.Resident of State they represent
Explain the difference between a strict constructionist and a liberal constructionist.
Explain the significance of the 17th Amendment on the selection of U.S. Senators.
If Senator Ron Johnson is voting for the Health Insurance Bill along party lines he is voting _________
partisan
What are the three kinds of powers Legislators in Congress have?
Expressed, Implied, and Non-legislative
Define Expressed power & give an example of an expressed power of Congress
Expressed Power – power granted to Congress clearly written in the Constitution
Define Implied power & give 2 examples of implied powers of Congress
An Implied Power is a power that is not clearly stated in the Constitution & is assumed based on the expressed powers
Define Non-Legislative Powers & give 2 examples of Non-Legislative powers
Non-Legislative Powers are powers of Congress that don’t have to do with writing Laws
Describe the difference between a liberal & strict
Constructionist
Liberal Constructionist – the Constitution is open for interpretation & change
Strict Constructionist – the Constitution should be interpreted literally and based on what the founding fathers wrote with little/no change
What is the purpose of Committees in Congress?
The purpose of Committees are to organize specific topics (such as foreign affairs) for discussion & legislation purposes.
Name 4 different kinds of Committees
•Standing•Subcommittee•Joint•Conference
Which Committee works on settling differences between bills in the House & Senate?
Conference Committee
Which Committee is made up of both members of the House & Senate and can be temporary or permanent?
Joint Committee
Explain the process of gerrymandering.
In what ways do you think a filibuster could interfere with the democratic process?
Explain the options the President has when he receives a bill.
Explain the reasons the Framer’s created a bicameral legislature
List three differences between the House & the Senate?
House of Representatives
• Smaller personal staff• Fewer committee
assignments• More formal, less
flexible• Committee work more
important than debate• Debate strictly limited• 5 Calendars
Senate• Larger personal staff• More committee
assignments• Fewer, more flexible
rules• Floor debate more
important than committee work in shaping legislation
• Floor debate unlimited• Power to fillibuster
List the order in which a bill becomes a law
See handout from class