PPT-Congress The Role of Legislators

How members of Congress vote and how they view their role as law makers Four Roles Delegate Partisan Trustee Politico Delegate Partisan Trustee Politico Definitions Delegate Delegates see themselves as agents of those who elected them They vote based on how they think the people in their home state or district would want them to vote delegates truly represent the will of the people . Support or Oppose a Bill Most legislators actually do pay attention to communications from the people who live in the districts they represent. Persistent advocacy sometimes can pay off for you, Denison Middle . Civics . Standards. . SS.7.C.3.8. . Analyze. the structure, function, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. . . SS.7.C.1.7. . Describe. how the Constitution limits the powers of government through the separation of powers and checks and balances. . Sign on to Pray4Reform. Sign on to . pray4reform.org. . or text “immigration” to 877877. Sign . the Washington . Compact. Communicating/educating communities. Organize / participate in a visit to a legislative office. Power through participation. A primer for making the day a success. Becky Bowers-Lanier, VCA legislative liaison. becky@B2Lconsulting.com. . What we hope to achieve by our presence. Increased visibility among Virginia’s legislators and their aides. THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH. The Origin and Powers of Congress. The Great Compromise: The U.S. Congress has 2 chambers.. Senate– Equal representation for all states . House of Representatives– Based on state’s population and reassessed by the census every 10 years . 7. th. Grade Civics . Chapter 11: Lawmakers and Legislatures . Florida Standards. SS.7.C.3.8. . Analyze. . the structure, function, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. . Following the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary school, our nation, and especially its leaders, have proposed many solutions to help stop mass shootings, including stricter anti-gun legislation. Will strict anti-gun laws help stop mass shootings? Or, should legislators focus on other societal issues to help prevent mass shootings? Use specific evidence from sources to support your claim.. Kate Robinson. Gallo & Robinson . What Programs Are you concerned about? . Birth to Three Health Care Housing. Care 4 Kids Mental Health Services Environment/Parks. Education DDS Services Energy Assistance. 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. Chapter 11: Lawmakers and Legislatures . Florida Standards. SS.7.C.3.8. . Analyze. the structure, function, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. . SS.7.C.1.7. . Describe. Has Joint Scaling Solved the . Achen. Objection . to . Miller and Stokes. ?. JEFFREY B. LEWIS. CHRIS TAUSANOVITCH. Achen. (1977,1978) argues that correlations are not good measures of representation.. Keri . Gilbert. Alex Miller. Laurel Miller. Jennifer . Moore. Stephen Garman. 2017 Leadership Development Program . What is Advocacy?. Advocacy-. T. he . act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. The resources listed below have been gathered to provide quick reference in navigating the Washington State Legislature146s remote 2021 Legislative Session We believe this information will be helpful #5. Tracking Progress in Changing Policies & Laws. 9 October, 2019. Speakers: . Khurshid Khan -VSO Pakistan . and . Sayyed. . Saffi. - Rozan. Moderator: Liz Tremlett - AmplifyChange.