Bicameralism

Bicameralism

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1. Congress: The People's Branch?

   1. The Powers of Congress

   2. Leadership in Congress: It's a Party Matter

   3. The Importance of Committees

   4. Who Is in Congress?

2. Define bicameralism:

3. Complete this chart:

United States Congress

1. Why did the United States adopt a bicameral legislature? (What happened in history that made the framers include this - Either under British Rule or the A of C)

2. What Congressional District do you live in? Who is your Representative? How can you contact this person? (specifically)

3. Who are the Senators for Ohio? How can you contact them? (specifically)

4. Why would you want to contact them?

Draw an illustration of this concept (or find an image online) to help you remember the idea of bicameral legislature