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Read about The Legislative Branch & be ready to answer questions! (please do NOT write on the article)Date Session
#Activity Page
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Legislative Scavenger Hunt (turn in for a grade)
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Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Which of the other 7 Principles of The Constitution might it represent indirectly?
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Which Article of The Constitution describes the powers of the Legislative Branch?How many Sections
are dedicated to the Legislative Branch?
What is the main purpose of the Legislative Branch?
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Laws are passed by a majority vote…what does that mean?
The Legislative Branch is also referred to as…
This branch is split into which two sections?
How does someone become a member of either section of Congress?
What if Congress wants to get rid of someone?
What special privileges do members of Congress have?
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# of Reps = 435Term = 2
years/electedQualifications:
25 years oldU.S. citizen for 7
yearsResident of the state
they represent
# of Reps = 100Term = 6
years/electedQualifications:
30 years oldU.S. citizen for 9
yearsResident of the state
they represent
Senate
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Based on population
1 rep for every 500,000 people
2 Senators per state
Senate
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Begin impeachment process
Introduce spending bills
Act as the jury in impeachment trial
Approve all people that the President appoints
Ratifies treaties created by Executive branch
Senate
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Use the iPads in groups to complete the Legislative Scavenger Hunt – groups of 4 or less
Each group member must turn in their own paper at the end of the class – put them in the basket!
If you finish you may continue to use the iPad to complete “Ye Olde Congressional Homework”
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Which Article of The Constitution deals with the Executive Branch? How many sections?
Date Session#
Activity Page#
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What does the Legislative Branch do again?
What are the powers of the House of Representatives?
What are the powers of the Senate?
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Begin impeachment process
Introduce spending bills
Act as the jury in impeachment trial
Approve all people that the President appoints
Ratifies treaties created by Executive branch
Senate
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyeJ55o3El0
How a Bill Becomes a Law…
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Senate introduces the bill. The bill goes to committee.
Senate votes on the bill. It is approved by a majority vote of at least 51%
The bill moves on to the House of Representatives.
The President receives the bill. He signs the bill and it becomes a law!
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House of Representatives introduces a new tax bill. The bill goes to the House Committee
The House votes on the tax bill and approves the bill by 51%
The bill moves to SenateThe Senate votes on the tax bill and
approves it by at least 51% of the voteThe President vetoes the bill
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The bill returns to the House in which it originated; in this case the bill returns to the House of Representatives.
The House overrides the Presidential veto by 66% (2/3) vote.
The bill moves on to the Senate. The Senate also overrides the Presidential veto by 2/3 majority.
The tax bill is now a law
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“Executes” or carries out the laws created by the Legislative Branch
President is the head of the Executive Branch
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1. Commander in Chief – head of armed forces
2.Chief Executive –make sure everyone is doing their job (like CEO)
3.Chief of State – one person in charge of all foreign relations. Makes treaties with and meets with foreign leaders
4.Chief Legislator – has the power to veto laws, suggest certain laws
5.Chief of Party – head of their political party
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The President gets help from his advisors…The Vice President
(second-in-command)Department
heads/Cabinet members
Other agencies (government and independent)
Vice President:Takes over if
something happens to the President
President of the Senate
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Use the iPads, phones, computers in groups to complete the Executive Scavenger Hunt – groups of 4 or less
Each group member must turn in their own paper at the end of the class – put them in the basket!
If you finish you may continue to use the iPad to complete the Legislative Scavenger Hunt or your homework!
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Update your Table of Contents
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Get your “Ye Olde Congressional Homework” out to be checked…list of justices too!
Date Session#
Activity Page#
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Made up of the countries court system
Interprets the meaning of the laws & how the laws are applied
Decides if any laws are “unconstitutional” (judicial review)
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Highest court in the U.S.Made up of 9 justices/judges
Chosen by the President, approved by the senate
Have their job for lifeOne of them is the Chief Justice
Who are they??????
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John G. Roberts, Jr.Antonin ScaliaAnthony M. KennedyClarence ThomasRuth Bader GinsburgStephen G. BreyerSamuel Anthony Alito, Jr.Sonia SotomayorElena Kagan
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Use the iPads, phones, computers in groups to complete the Judicial Scavenger Hunt – groups of 4 or less
Today you will keep your paper because you will need it for your presentation next class…try to come up with something creative!