PPT-Chapter 10: Congress

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. 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.. 10. Congress. C H A P T E R 10. . Congress. SECTION 1. . The National Legislature. SECTION 2. . The House of Representatives. SECTION 3. . The Senate. SECTION 4. . The Members of Congress. Chapter 10. Section 3. The Constitution: A Living Document. Pages-149-155. Objectives. 1. Describe how the Constitution divides power between the federal and state governments.. 2. Explain how the separation of powers prevents each branch of government from becoming too powerful.. th. . Current Events DUE TODAY!!. Pass back quizzes and review. Class averages. DOI. Continue chapter 2. Class Averages. A. B. C. D. F. Totals. 1. 14. 6. 4. 1. —. 25. 3. 11. 5. 6. 1. —. 23. 5. 8. Pair up with an elbow partner…you need pen and paper with both full names at the top. Title it “. Taxes. ” . 1.) In your words explain what is a tax, and what it is used for?. 2.) Give as many examples of the different types of taxes as you can think of (you should know at least 3 types). Essential Question. How has the Constitution lasted through changing times?. “These principles form the bright constellations which has gone before us and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation” (Thomas Jefferson, 1801). How was the country different in 1800 from today as regards the relative power of congress versus the president to wage war?. What resources did the president have available then and now?. How does this affect the basic shift of powers?. NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION. The . Sugar Act . and the . Stamp Act . were two such taxes. Colonists protest. RESISTANCE GROWS. Sons . of Liberty . to protest the laws. Merchants agree to boycott British . 1763-1820. Imperial Reform, 1763-1765. The Great War for Empire 1754-1763 led to England replacing “salutary neglect” with __________________. Why?. The Legacy of War. Disputes over Trade and Troops. Lesson 1: Congressional Membership. ESSENTIAL QUESTION:. What is the structure and organization of Congress?. Organization of Congress. Founders gave more power to Congress than to any other branch.. Congress – Ended Jan 3, 2013. 113. th. Congress – Current. (ends January 3, 2015). The House of Representatives. In the . House of Representatives there are . 232 . Republicans. , . 199 Democrats. Why is Article I so long and Articles II and III so short? What does this reveal about the Framers view of Congress?. Evolution of congress. Intentions of founders. Fear of excessive power concentrated in a single institution. your table of . contents if you did not yesterday. Date . . Title . . Entry #. 11/9 Boston Tea party reading summary/questions 51. 11/10 The Road to Lexington and Concord worksheet 52. Big Question to Answer:. How did the colonists prepare for war with Britain?. The Second Continental Congress. News spread through the colonies about the battle at Lexington! They held a second . Continental Congress .