1. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS MS. BITTMAN’S AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

4. A big fan of Batman comics, Leahy lent his voice in the Batman: The Animated Series episode "Showdown" as the Governor of the Utah territory. He appeared in cameo roles in the 1997 film Batman and Robin, the 2008 film The Dark Knight, [28] and the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises.BatmanBatman: The Animated SeriesShowdowncameoBatman and Robin The Dark Knight [28]The Dark Knight Rises

5. CONGRESSIONAL ORGANIZATION 1 st Day of Session in the House of Representatives Clerk of the House calls house to order Members choose the Speaker of the House (already decided behind closed doors) (Long standing member of the majority party) Speaker then swears in the rest of the House Democrats on the right, republicans on left. Members of the 19 permanent committees are elected. Political Party in charge makes sure they have a majority on the committee. Why?

7. CONGRESSIONAL ORGANIZATION CONTINUED 1 st day in the Senate Newly elected and reelected members sworn in. How many get elected in at a time? President delivers the State of the Union to whole congress. When both houses are ready… president gives speech. Reports on the state of the nation both domestic (home) and foreign (international). Usually in January. Why does the president need to do this? Why is it important?

8. CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS Speaker of the House (most powerful) Elected by party membership Expected to be fair and judicious. Support his/her parties legislative goals. Duties (1) Preside, (2) Keep Order No one can speak without recognition President of the Senate Vice President of the US Can recognize members, put questions to vote. Cannot debate or vote (unless there was a tie). President Pro Tempore Long standing party member Duties usually filled by the newest members