Unit Three: Legislative Branch

Common Writing Assessment: Letter to Representative or Senator

Essential Questions

Chapter 10

Why does the Constitution establish a bicameral legislature?
How are the seats in the House distributed and what qualifications must members meet?
How does the Senate differ from the House?
What roles and functions do members of Congress perform?

Chapter 11

What powers over money and commerce does the Constitution give to Congress and what limits does it put on these powers?
How do the expressed powers reflect the Framers' commitment to creating a strong but limited National Government?
How has the doctrine of implied powers increased the powers of Congress?
What nonlegislative powers does the Constitution delegate to Congress?

Chapter 12

How do constitutional and party officers keep Congress organized?
How do committees help Congress do its work?
What steps does a successful bill follow as it moves through the House?
What are the major differences in the lawmaking process in the House and the Senate

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Unit Three Vocabulary Terms

Chapter 10	Congress
	bicameral
	term
	session
	convene
	adjourn
	reapportion
	off-year election
	incumbent
	constituency
	bill
Chapter 11	Powers of Congress
	copyright
	patent
	eminent domain
	naturalization
	Necessary and Proper Clause
	strict constructionist
	loose constructionist
	consensus
	impeach
	subpoena
Chapter 12	Congress in Action
	Speaker of the House
	President of the Senate
	President pro tempore
	majority leader
	minority leader
	whip
	committee chairman
	seniority rule
	standing committee
	rider
	quorum
	filibuster
	cloture
	veto
	pocket veto