PPT-Essential Question How are laws created in Congress?

How a Bill Becomes a Law Proposals Thousands of bills are proposed in Congress every session Introducing a Bill Ideas for new bills can come from private citizens interest groups the president or lawmakers. What is the purpose of the legislative branch?. How does bicameralism in Congress reflect the principle of federalism?. The Legislative Branch. “A chosen body of citizens, whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country, and whose patriotism and love of justice will be least likely to sacrifice it to temporary or partial considerations.”. 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 . Unit 4 . Alternative Assessment . Jones/Rutledge. 1. The Articles of Confederation did all of the following . except. ... . . serve as the first plan of government for the United States.. form a loose union of the states. . Lets Begin!. Introduction:. Public approval of Congress is very low. Yet, approval ratings for people’s representative is high . Members spend considerable time serving constituents . Functions of Congress:. 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? . By . Dr. Hilarie B. Davis, . hilarie@techforlearning.org. Dr. Bradford T. Davey, . brad@techforlearning.org. . Objectives for our time together. 1) Understand what makes a question “essential”. 2) Understand the role essential questions can play in Next Gen teaching and learning. How did early ideas impact the development of U.S. government?. The Principles of Government. Aristotle. “If liberty and equality, as is thought by some are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in the government to the utmost.”. Who wrote the Constitution. :. 55 men. experienced in politics. men of wealth and prestige (elite). most were formally educated. all were white. owned property. relatively young. James Madison = Primary Author. 2016-2017. Essential Question. An essential question frames a unit of study as a problem to be explored by the writer. It gives direction to research AND writing. Beginning with one will help YOU be efficient. ’. s . “. New Deal. ”. provide relief, recovery, & reform during the Great Depression?. Warm-Up Question. :. ?. Hoover & the Depression. From 1929 to 1932, President Hoover was criticized for not doing more to . A delegated power is a power given to the national government. An example is coining money, declaring war, and making treaties with other nations. . A reserved power is a power . specifically . reserved to the states. Powers include setting up local governments and determining the speed limit.. Question 1. Which statement best summarizes the main idea behind the 4. th. , 5. th. , and 6. th. Amendments?. Even persons accused of a crime enjoy certain basic rights.. Criminal defendants must be fully prosecuted.. The Will (voice) of the People – Center of Policymaking. Congress - 535 Voices. 2013 – federal government shut down for 16 days – legislators could not agree on a budget. . Party polarization . From 1929 to 1932, President Hoover was . criticized . for not doing more to end the depression. Tens of thousands . of businesses failed . and unemployment rose to 25%. The American banking system collapsed .