Local Government
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Presentations
interest_groups_updated.pptx | |
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committees_and_how_a_bill_becomes_a_law.pptx | |
File Size: | 999 kb |
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powers_of_congress__1_.pptx | |
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Daily Grades
Mock Congress:
In order to participate in your Mock Congress you must draft your own piece of legislation about a topic you care about. Please use the links below in the lab to complete the assignment. You must submit your bill by email! |
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Political Cartoon Analysis:
Find 4 Political Cartoon's related to our LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.
Complete Questions below for each cartoon.
(Use Google Docs and email when you are finished)
Find 4 Political Cartoon's related to our LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.
Complete Questions below for each cartoon.
(Use Google Docs and email when you are finished)
- Who/What/When/Where/Why
- Identify symbols
- What is the message/purpose of the artists’ cartoon?
- Do you agree or disagree?
- What does this cartoon tell us about the legislative process?
Interest Group Research:
Create a flyer or thinking map on an Interest Group of your choice.
Information:
Create a flyer or thinking map on an Interest Group of your choice.
Information:
- Please include the name of your interest group and the mission on your title page.
- Include anything that interests you.
- Here are some options to get you thinking:
- Background?
- Accomplishments?
- Controversies?
- Leadership?
- Current Events?
- Here are some options to get you thinking:
- Be sure anyone viewing your thinking map or flyer could develop a basic understanding of the Interest Group you chose. You will be sharing findings with the class.
Assignment: In order to participate in Mock Congress all students must draft an original Bill to introduce to the classroom.
Daily Grade:
You’ve watched videos about it, taken notes on it, simulated steps of it, NOW IT IS TIME TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING!
Create an ORIGINAL MASTERPIECE that demonstrates the steps a bill must follow in order to become a law.
Daily Grade: 7 Powers of Congress Assignment
Daily Grade:
You’ve watched videos about it, taken notes on it, simulated steps of it, NOW IT IS TIME TO DEMONSTRATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING!
Create an ORIGINAL MASTERPIECE that demonstrates the steps a bill must follow in order to become a law.
- Point out any differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- ALL MAJOR STEPS MUST BE INCLUDED
- Include these terms: cloture vote, filibuster, standing committee, conference committee, hopper, bill, law, veto.
Daily Grade: 7 Powers of Congress Assignment
Videos
Projects
interest_group_project.docx | |
File Size: | 15 kb |
File Type: | docx |