PPT-Congress

The legislative branch Members represent their constituents Constituencythe district comprising the area which an official is elected but this difficult for a congressman because of many demands of the people. Samantha Tempchin, lbsc690 spring 2013. Library of Congress:. “. The Library holds the most comprehensive collection of American music in the world, more than . 22 million items. . including 6.5 million pieces of sheet music.”. First Indian leader to start an agitation for political reforms : Raja Ram Mohan Roy. First political organisation in India: Landholders' Society formed in 1837 by Dwarkanath Tagore. Most important Pre- Congress national organisation was : Indian Association formed by Surinder . A. Expanded to deal w/ emergencies. 1.Gulf of Tonkin Reslution. 2.Patriot Act. B. Expanded powers over economic matters. 1.Pres. Prepares Budget. 3. Prestige of office itself.. 4. Limits on Presidential Power. Bell Ringer: . Can you give an example of a power of Congress?. Delegated Powers. Congressional powers are delegated . (given) by the Constitution.. These delegated powers are either . 1.) Expressed 2.)Implied or 3.) Inherent . Review. The differences between the House and Senate are… . The differences between the House and Senate are… . Size and representation to begin with, in the House you get one hour to debate, the Senate gets unlimited debate (filibuster) which can only be stopped by a cloture vote (60 votes), spending bills must originate in the House.. What powers did the Founders grant to the Legislative Branch?. Clause 1.. The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common . The Capitol Building. The Capitol Building. Main Ideas. Congress is . bicameral. , meaning divided into two houses/chambers.. In the House of Representatives, the States are represented according to population.. The National Legislature. Chapter 10, Section 1. Who are They?. Quiz. 1) Name two of the three reasons that the book identifies for why the Constitution establishes a bicameral legislature? . 2) How many sessions of Congress are there in one year?. “Members of Congress are single-minded seekers of reelection.” - David Mayhew. Congress: Getting elected. Incumbency Advantage. Between 1863 and 1969 percentage of first term Reps. fell from about 58% to 8. Chapter 10 in a Nutshell!. The national legislature. Chapter 10 Section 1. A Bicameral Congress. There are three primary reasons why the United States created a bicameral legislature.. Historical Reasons. Purpose of Committees:. They allow members of Congress to divide their work among many smaller groups.. Lawmakers can become specialists on the issues their committees consider.. From the huge number of bills introduced in each branch, committees select those few that are to receive further consideration. Essential Questions. : What is the purpose of federalism? Why does the government need to make sure that the rights of citizens are upheld? What were the causes of instances in United States history in which rights were not properly upheld? How were/have these issues been resolved? . Purpose. Congress is one of few national assemblies with the power to initiate legislation, not simply vote on executive’s proposals. . Congress also conducts investigations that lead to important changes in policy and removal of officials. . Understand how Congress is organized. Bell Ringer:. List the qualifications for serving in Congress as set forth in the. Constitution. In your opinion, are there other qualifications that. should be applied to holding office in Congress? For example,.