Aim: How is the Legislative Branch of the
United States structured?
Bell Ringer: Title your HW “Bicameral Congress
Venn Diagram”
Objectives:
1. Students will analyze the structures,
functions, and processes of the legislative
branch as described in Article I of the
Constitution.
Agenda:
1. Bell Ringer (10 min)
2. All Write Round Robin
A. How long is a congressional
term? How many sessions are in a
term?
B. Describe the word bicameral
C. Describe the structure of our
legislative branch (number and
names of houses, number of
representatives in each, what
representation is based on)
D. Describe the qualifications to be
a representative
E. Describe the qualifications to be
a senator
F. Describe the
term reapportionment
G. Describe the term redistricting /
gerrymandering.
(20 in)
3.Video: Inherent Powers of the government
(3 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mo26VXjmO4
4. Journal 33 – Research: Describe the
expressed, implied, and inherent powers of
Congress. (10 min)
5. Submit: Venn Diagram & All-WriteRound-Robin
"Legislative Branch" (2
separate grades)
Home Learning: Complete "Powers of
Congress" worksheet.
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