● Informed and Engaged Citizen:
○ Demonstrates a thorough understanding of legislative processes, including how a bill becomes a law and the role of committees and leadership.
○ Engages with current events and understands Congress's influence on U.S. foreign policy and international relations. ● Critical Thinker and Problem Solver:
○ Analyzes the complexities of the legislative process and the impact of Congressional decisions on both domestic governance and international affairs.
○ Evaluates the effectiveness of legislative actions and their implications on global relationships.
● Effective Communicator:
○ Clearly articulates the processes and influences within the legislative branch, including the role of Congressional committees and leadership in lawmaking and foreign policy.
○ Engages in meaningful discussions about the United States' role in global affairs, supported by an understanding of legislative influences.
● Globally Aware Leader:
○ Recognizes the importance of Congress in shaping the United States' position in the world and engages in discussions about global issues and the country's international responsibilities.
○ Demonstrates an understanding of how legislative actions affect international relations and global diplomacy.
1. What roles do Congressional committees and leadership positions play in the legislative process, and how do they impact the organization and operation of the United States and New Hampshire governments?
2. How does the process of a bill becoming a law reflect the organizational structure and operational functions of the legislative branch in the United States and New Hampshire governments?
3. How does Congress influence the United States' foreign policy and its role in international affairs?
● SS:CV:2: Structure and Function of United States and New Hampshire Government: Students will demonstrate an understanding of major provisions of the United States and New Hampshire Constitutions, and the organization and operation of government at all levels including the legislative, executive, and judicial branches
● SS:CV:3: The World and the United States' Place In It: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the United States to other countries, and the role of the United States in world affairs.
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