PPT-Congress A Bicameral Congress

Introduction 1 The Framers of the US Constitution created a bicameral congress consisting of a House of Representatives and a Senate 2 The two houses of Congress have different characters A Bicameral Congress. 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 . Section 1. Congress. The National Legislature. The Constitution creates a bicameral legislature for three reasons:. Two Houses of Congress. 1. Historical. :. The British Parliament consisted of two houses since the 1300s, and many colonial assemblies were similar in form.. Representation and ResponsivenessWhich legislative system provides better, more responsive representation? For whom? Unicameralists say that two houses no longer serve a representational purpose in s 2006 AP Government Exam: Question Four . Question. The framers of the United States Constitution created a legislative system that is bicameral. However, it is not just bicameral; the framers also established two houses of distinctly different character and authority. Congress. A Bicameral Congress. Introduction. The Framers of the United States Constitution created a bicameral Congress consisting of a House of Representatives and a Senate.. The two houses of Congress have different characters.. europe. Chapter 23.5. What was the Congress of Vienna?. First Question:. The Congress of Vienna was a series of meetings of European heads of government looking to establish long-lasting peace and stability in Europe after the defeat of Napoleon.. The Great Compromise (1787). The issue:. How would representation in Congress be determined?. The views:. Small State (NJ). Favored 1 house legislature, based on equal representation. Large State (VA). 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?. Legislative Branch. Qualifications. Senator- Age 30 citizen for 9 years. Salary- $174,000. Representative- Age 25 citizen for 7 years. Salary- $174,000. Both must be residents of their state. Bicameral Legislature. LESSON OBJECTIVES. EXPLAIN BASIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CONGRESS AND THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. DISCUSS HOW CONGRESS REFLECTS AMERICA’S COMMITMENT TO RESPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT AND FEDERALISM. IDENTIFY SEVERAL CONSTITUTIONAL SOURCES OF CONGRESSIONAL POWER. 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. . Unit 5 Review for AP Government. By: . Maddy. Collins and Deanna Pierce. Powers of Congress. Set and collect taxes. Place duties and excises. Pay debts. Create law. Regulate commerce. Coin money. Establish post offices. Chapter 10-Section 1. The National Legislature . We live in a democracy. In a democracy, the people rule. What does this mean?. You do not make laws, collect taxes, arrest criminals, etc.. “representative democracy”. Public policy is government action . or . inaction taken to . deal . with problems . and. . concerns.. Problem. . Recognition. Agenda. . Setting. Policy. . Formulation. Budgeting. Policy. . Adoption.