Welcome to Congress!

Did someone

say pizza?

AGENDANovember 8/9, 2012: Periods 3, 4 & 6

November 15, 2012: Period 1

Today’s topics Congressional Committees: How Congress orders a

pizza

Administrative Unit 3 Test: Nov. 20/21 Portfolios due: Nov. 20/21

Homework Periods 3, 4 & 6: Read Chapter 10 (prep for next 2 classes)

Glossary terms, Chapter 10

Learning GoalsUnit 3 GuideUnderstand the lawmaking process

• Describe and evaluate the legislative process in Congress• Explain and evaluate the role of Congressional

committees in the legislative process

Understand the role of compromise in the legislative process• Describe and evaluate the role of compromise in

Congress’s legislative process• Identify the provisions in the U.S. Constitution which

make compromise necessary

“Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know

how they are made.”John Godfrey Saxe, American poet (1816 – 1887)

http://www.uncrate.com/men/culture/food/harry-david-international-sausage-sampler/

Rules of Congress• Committees may only have hearings and votes

on their area of jurisdiction. (No poaching!)• Number of votes:

• House = Determined by population• Senate = 2; ties broken by the Vice President

• The Parliamentarian will rule on any other issues as they arise.

• Hints: • How many votes do you need to pass your bill (in

committees & on the floor)?• Who has that many votes?

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The State of the Union

Article II, Section 3:“He shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union…”

HomeworkBefore you leave

Pick up your belongings Straighten up your area

Homework due next class:Periods 3, 4 & 6: Read Chapter 10 (prep

for next 2 classes) Glossary terms, Chapter 10