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The Legislative Branch
Unit 3
STANDARDS:
SSCG8: Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative branch of government.
SSCG8a: Cite the formal qualifications for representatives and senators listed in the Constitution.
SSCG8b: Describe the election process for reps/senators and how the 17th amendment impacted the election of senators.
SSCG8c: Compare the terms of office for each chamber of Congress and explain the Founder’s intent.
SSCG8d: Compare/contrast the powers of each chamber of Congress (e.g., power of the purse, 16th amendment, treaties, etc.
SSCG8e: Explain the steps in the legislative process.
SSCG8f: Explain the functions of various leadership positions and committees within the legislature.
SSCG8g: Analyze the positive and negative role lobbyists play in the legislative process
SSCG9: Explain the impeachment and removal process and its use for federal officials as defined in the U.S. Constitution.
ESSAY DATE:
No Formal Essay This Unit
Your Legislative Bill is your Writing Assessment
TEST DATE:
March 5, 2020
ONLINE TEXTBOOK:
Use ClassLink - HMH Ed Textbook - Chapter 5 - Congress: The Legislative Branch
ONLINE RESOURCES:
Who's Who in House Leadership in the 116th Congress
Senate Leadership (116th Congress)
No Other Congress Has Ever Looked Like This
American Government - Congress: The People's Branch?
Khan Academy - How a Bill Becomes a Law
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