PPT-The Congress

Lets Begin Introduction Public approval of Congress is very low Yet approval ratings for peoples representative is high Members spend considerable time serving constituents Functions of Congress. 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 . Repeal the “Cadillac Tax”. Jim Klein, President. Katy Spangler, SVP, Health Policy. December 1, 2015. 40. % “Cadillac” Tax. 40% non-deductible tax on health plan costs exceeding $10,200/single and $27,500/family, beginning 2018. MR. Raymond. Limited Government. -. Article One. How Congress will work. -Congress is given certain powers. -defined in Article 1 of the Constitution. Enumerated powers (listed). Implied powers (“necessary and proper” clause). 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.. “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. The Congress of Vienna Tea Party. The Opponents Tea Party. Tsar Alexander I Of . Russia: . Alexander I (Tsar between 1801-1825) was distrusted by some other leaders and appeared to veer between autocratic intentions and more liberal ones. He favoured Russian expansion into south-east Asia and greater Russian control of Polish territories (together with dividing any possible unity between German states, to thus limit threats to Russia).. Senator Sumner- Massachusetts. Gave a speech to Congress about evil pro-slavery Kansas supporters. Offended Senator Brooks . Brooks attacked Sumner with his cane over 30 times in the Senate. . “The Crime Against Kansas”. 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? . The 2014 IAEWS – Job Board Doctor. Global Benchmark Survey. Where Are We Now & Where Are We Likely to Be in 2017. David Lewis. CEO AllCountyJobs.com & Survey Co-Chair. Jeff Dickey-Chasins. Job Board Doctor & Survey Co-Chair. Congressional Debate. Student Congress functions in a similar way to the United State’s Congress.. Students form the Congress (often divided into a House and a Senate).. Students debate a docket (a packet of bills and resolutions).. 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. . Introduction. 1. The Framers of the U.S. 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.