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Day 8: October 27
Day 8: October 27
Learning Target: Identify and explain the role of Congress according to the US Constitution
Learning Target: Identify and explain the role of Congress according to the US Constitution
Standard 2: Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and functions of government at all levels in the United States.
USG.2.ER Explain the authority, organization, purposes, and responsibilities of the three branches of government as enumerated in Articles I–III in the Constitution.
USG.2.IN Analyze how power and responsibility are distributed, shared, and limited in the American constitutional government.
1. Quote:
The first lesson of economics is scarcity: There is never enough of anything to fully satisfy all those who want it. The first lesson of politics is to disregard the first lesson of economics."
- Thomas Sowell
2. Students will look at the roles of Congress according to the Constitution.
3. Students will look at the requirements to be a Senator and House of Representative
4. Students will discuss the unwritten rules to be a member of Congress.
5. Students will read “What does a Senator do?”
-List the jobs that senator Dirksen does on a daily basis
Student Work:
Exit Ticket:
Students will identify 3 important roles of Congress
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