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Read about The Legislative Branch & be ready to answer questions! (please do NOT write on the article)Date Session
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#12/3 30 Legislative Branch Graphic Organizer 50
Legislative Scavenger Hunt (turn in for a grade)
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Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Which of the other 7 Principles of The Constitution might it represent indirectly?
Which Article of The Constitution describes the powers of the Legislative Branch?How many Sections
are dedicated to the Legislative Branch?
What is the main purpose of the Legislative Branch?
Laws are passed by a majority vote…what does that mean?
The Legislative Branch is also referred to as…
This branch is split into which two sections?
How does someone become a member of either section of Congress?
What if Congress wants to get rid of someone?
What special privileges do members of Congress have?
# of Reps = 435Term = 2
years/electedQualifications:
25 years oldU.S. citizen for 7
yearsResident of the state
they represent
# of Reps = 100Term = 6
years/electedQualifications:
30 years oldU.S. citizen for 9
yearsResident of the state
they represent
Senate
Based on population
1 rep for every 500,000 people
2 Senators per state
Senate
Begin impeachment process
Introduce spending bills
Act as the jury in impeachment trial
Approve all people that the President appoints
Ratifies treaties created by Executive branch
Senate
Use the iPads in groups to complete the Legislative Scavenger Hunt – groups of 4 or less
Each group member must turn in their own paper at the end of the class – put them in the basket!
If you finish you may continue to use the iPad to complete “Ye Olde Congressional Homework”
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Which Article of The Constitution deals with the Executive Branch? How many sections?
Date Session#
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12/5 31 Executive Branch Notes/Executive Branch Scavenger Hunt
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What does the Legislative Branch do again?
What are the powers of the House of Representatives?
What are the powers of the Senate?
Begin impeachment process
Introduce spending bills
Act as the jury in impeachment trial
Approve all people that the President appoints
Ratifies treaties created by Executive branch
Senate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyeJ55o3El0
How a Bill Becomes a Law…
Senate introduces the bill. The bill goes to committee.
Senate votes on the bill. It is approved by a majority vote of at least 51%
The bill moves on to the House of Representatives.
The President receives the bill. He signs the bill and it becomes a law!
House of Representatives introduces a new tax bill. The bill goes to the House Committee
The House votes on the tax bill and approves the bill by 51%
The bill moves to SenateThe Senate votes on the tax bill and
approves it by at least 51% of the voteThe President vetoes the bill
The bill returns to the House in which it originated; in this case the bill returns to the House of Representatives.
The House overrides the Presidential veto by 66% (2/3) vote.
The bill moves on to the Senate. The Senate also overrides the Presidential veto by 2/3 majority.
The tax bill is now a law
“Executes” or carries out the laws created by the Legislative Branch
President is the head of the Executive Branch
1. Commander in Chief – head of armed forces
2.Chief Executive –make sure everyone is doing their job (like CEO)
3.Chief of State – one person in charge of all foreign relations. Makes treaties with and meets with foreign leaders
4.Chief Legislator – has the power to veto laws, suggest certain laws
5.Chief of Party – head of their political party
The President gets help from his advisors…The Vice President
(second-in-command)Department
heads/Cabinet members
Other agencies (government and independent)
Vice President:Takes over if
something happens to the President
President of the Senate
Use the iPads, phones, computers in groups to complete the Executive Scavenger Hunt – groups of 4 or less
Each group member must turn in their own paper at the end of the class – put them in the basket!
If you finish you may continue to use the iPad to complete the Legislative Scavenger Hunt or your homework!
Update your Table of Contents
Write your homework – leave it out to be stamped
Get your “Ye Olde Congressional Homework” out to be checked…list of justices too!
Date Session#
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12/7 32 Judicial Branch Notes/Judicial Branch Scavenger Hunt
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Made up of the countries court system
Interprets the meaning of the laws & how the laws are applied
Decides if any laws are “unconstitutional” (judicial review)
Highest court in the U.S.Made up of 9 justices/judges
Chosen by the President, approved by the senate
Have their job for lifeOne of them is the Chief Justice
Who are they??????
John G. Roberts, Jr.Antonin ScaliaAnthony M. KennedyClarence ThomasRuth Bader GinsburgStephen G. BreyerSamuel Anthony Alito, Jr.Sonia SotomayorElena Kagan
Use the iPads, phones, computers in groups to complete the Judicial Scavenger Hunt – groups of 4 or less
Today you will keep your paper because you will need it for your presentation next class…try to come up with something creative!