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9. Congress: The Legislative Branch (Bicameral) Chapter 5

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11.  : 1) they must be at least 30 years old,  2) they must have been citizens of the United States for at least the past 9 years, and  3) they must be inhabitants of the states they seek to represent at the time of their election.  4. Serve for six years What does it take to be a senator?

12.  at least 25 years of age.  a citizen of the United States for at least seven years prior to election.  a resident of the state he or she is chosen to represent.  Serves every 2 years What does it take to be a Representative?

13. Bellringer  What is the difference between inherent, implied, and express powers?

14.  Please read pages 127-136 Copy and answer questions 1-6 The Powers of Congress

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17.  1. Identify two ways in which the legislative branch checks the Judicial Branch.  2. How does the executive branch check the legislative branch?  3. Identify two ways in which the Judicial Branch checks the Executive Branch. Bellringer

19.  Each member of Congress represents the people of a particular area.  The people who live within that area are called constituents.  Members of Congress must also deal with the demands of interest groups, which is an organized group of people with like minded policies. Congress and the People

20. Structure of the Congress House of Representatives  435 Members  Members are apportioned based the population of the state  Members serve 2 years  2013 -- $174,000 salary The Senate 100 Members 2 Senators from each State Six year term 2013 -- $174,000 salary

21. Congress and Checks and Balances  “Power of the Purse”  Appropriation is a bill that sets aside funds for a specific purpose.  Congress can prevent the executive branch from carrying out policies it disagrees with.  Limitations: Congress cannot lower the pay of the president and the judges during their time in office.

22. R u ready to argue? procon.org House of Representatives  1. Should Marijuana be legalized?  2. Should women be allowed to breastfeed in public?  3. Should Prostitution Be Legal?  4. Is social networking good for our society?  5. Should the drinking age be lowered? Senate  1. Should gay marriage be legal?  2. Should abortion be legal?  3. Should Euthanasia or Physician-Assisted Suicide Be Legal?  4. Should steroids be allowed to enhance performance in sports?

23.  The Impeachment process begins in the House of Representatives – draw up the charges against the official  The Senate then holds the trial with the vice president serving as the judge.  A two thirds vote of the Senate is required to find the official guilty and remove him or her from office. Impeachment

24.  PRESIDENT MIGUEL and ROSA!!!!! PERIOD 1

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26. Review Questions-Chapter 4  A. Please read and answer questions Page 115.1-3  B. Chapter 5- Please define the thirty vocabulary words in sections 1-4  Please answer in complete sentences.

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29.  What is ex post facto law? Bellringer

30.  1. How is Gibbons vs. Ogden an example of Dual Federalism?  2. Which participant sought an injunction because he had been give exclusive rights to operate the steamship?  3. What type of commerce does Congress have the power over?  4. Who did the Court rule in favor and why?  5.What clause give Congress the power to regulate any aspect of commerce that crosses state lines? Period 3 Quiz

31. Gibbons vs. Ogden  Ca

33. Gerrymandering  What is gerrymandering?  Gerrymandering is a term that describes the deliberate rearrangement of the boundaries of congressional districts to influence the outcome of elections.  Where did gerrymandering come from?  The original gerrymander was created in 1812 by Massachusetts’s governor Elbridge Gerry, who crafted a district for political purposes that looked like a salamander.  What is the purpose of gerrymandering?  The purpose of gerrymandering is to either concentrate opposition votes into a few districts to gain more seats for the majority in surrounding districts (called packing), or to diffuse minority strength across many districts (called dilution).   How has Congress regulated redistricting?  In 1967, Congress passed a law requiring all U.S. representatives to be elected from single member districts—the system we use today. All other redistricting regulations come from the states or the courts. 

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36. Chapter 5 Rev Questions  Page 142 Questions 1-4  Page 147 Questions 1-4  Pages 155 Questions 1-5

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