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