Aim: What are the most significant functions performed by the House and Senate leaders?
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Objectives:
11.5 Identify the leadership structure of the legislative branch and assess the rules and norms that influence congressional operations.
11.6 Appraise the components of the legislative environment that affect decision making in Congress.
Agenda:
1. Congressional Leadership PPT (1. Congressional Leaders.ppt) / Students are to complete "Congressional Leadership Notes."
2. Journal 79 - Draw a diagram that shows the structure of Congressional leadership.
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3. Journal 80 - How do political parties and the president push Congress toward majoritarian democracy?
4. Journal 81 - How do constituents and interest groups push Congress toward a pluralist democracy?
Terms to know: reapportionment, impeachment, incumbent, gerrymandering, racial gerrymandering, veto, standing committee, joint committee, select committee, conference committee, seniority, Speaker of the House, majority leader, filibuster, cloture, constituents,
Home Learning:
1. How a Bill Becomes a Law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66f4-NKEYz4 (7 min)
2. Study your Congressional Leadership notes.
3. Read 11.7 and 11.8
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