Aim: How does the committee system enhance the pluralist and the majoritarian aspects of American politics?
Bell Ringer: 11.4 POP QUIZ
Objectives:
11.4 Differentiate among the types of congressional committees and evaluate the role of the committee system in the legislative process.
Agenda:
1. Journal 77 - Describe the difference between a standing committee and a joint committee.
2. Journal 78 - Imagine you are a member of Congress. In general, do you think it is your job to vote in the way that the majority of your constituents would want, or is it your job to use your own best judgment about what is right?
3. Standing committee, joint committee, select committee, conference committee.
4. Congressional Committees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evLR90Dx79M (9 min)
5.Complete Interest Group Project, presentations due tomorrow.
Terms to know: reapportionment, impeachment, incumbent, gerrymandering, racial gerrymandering, veto, standing committee, joint committee, select committee, conference committee, seniority,
Home Learning:
1. Read 11.5 and 11.6
2. Be ready to present your Interest Group Project tomorrow (before lunch)
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