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