Day 1 - Introduction to Unit 4: The Legislative Branch of Government
Unit: 4 - Legislative Branch Lesson: The Organization of Congress & Gerrymandering Essential Question: How are the American people represented in Congress? Objective: TSWBAT: Explain how the United States Constitution defines the framework, organization, and structure of the three branches of government at the national level. Evaluate the role of debate and compromise in the legislative process.
Keys: #1 - How is the Census essential in representing the American people? #2 - How does Gerrymandering undermine the ideals of popular sovereignty?
Day 2 - The Legislative Branch of Government - Gerrymandering + Who Represents You in Congress?
Unit: 4 - Legislative Branch Lesson: The Organization of Congress & Gerrymandering Essential Question: How are the American people represented in Congress? Objective: TSWBAT: Explain how the United States Constitution defines the framework, organization, and structure of the three branches of government at the national level. Evaluate the role of debate and compromise in the legislative process.
Keys: #1 - How is the Census essential in representing the American people? #2 - How does Gerrymandering undermine the ideals of popular sovereignty?
Day 3 - The Legislative Branch of Government - Who Represents You in Congress + Congressional Leadership
Unit: 4 - Legislative Branch Lesson: Congressional Leadership Essential Question: Who leads and controls power in congress? Objective: TSWBAT: Identify congressional roles and leadership. Keys: #1 - Who are the majority and minority leaders in the house of representatives? #2 - Who are the majority and minority leaders in the senate? Lesson Sequence:
Day 4 - The Legislative Branch of Government - Powers of Congress
Unit: 4 - Legislative Branch Lesson: Powers of Congress Objectives: 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.4 Essential Question: What powers does Congress have? How does Congress make laws? Objective: TSWBAT: Explain how the United States Constitution grants and limits the authority of public officials and government agencies. Keys: #1 - What powers does the Constitution grant to Congress...? #2 - ...and what powers does it forbid? Lesson Sequence:
Day 5 - The Legislative Branch of Government - The Legislative Process ('How a BILL Becomes a LAW')
Unit: 4 - Legislative Branch Lesson: How a Bill becomes a Law Essential Question: How does Congress make laws? Objective: TSWBAT: Evaluate the role of debate and compromise in the legislative process. Keys: #1 - How does the House and Senate legislative process similar, and how do they differ? #2 - If you could change one thing about the legislative process, what would it be? Lesson Sequence:
Day 6 - The Legislative Branch of Government - The Legislative Process ('How a BILL Becomes a LAW') - Part 2
Unit: 4 - Legislative Branch Lesson: The Legislative Process and Congressional Benefits Essential Question: How is the legislative process in the Senate different from the process in the House of Representatives? Objective(s): TSWBAT: Describe how the filibuster is used in the Senate as a means to stall a vote or kill a bill. TSWBAT: Identity the duties and compensation of being a US Congressman. Keys: #1 - What is a filibuster and how is it used? #2 - What are the perks of being a congressman? Lesson Sequence:
Day 7 - The Legislative Branch of Government - NC's General Assembly (Federalism)
Unit: 4 - Legislative Branch Lesson: North Carolina General Assembly Essential Question: How is the NCGA similarly to congress? In what ways does it differ? Objective(s): TSWBAT: Contrast the legislatures and legislative processes of North Carolina and the United States. Keys: #1 - In what ways is the NC General Assembly similar to Congress? #2 - In what ways in the NC General Assembly dissimilar to Congress? Lesson Sequence: