1. Review the structures and functions of the legislative branch
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2019
TARGET
Review the structures and functions of the legislative branch
BELLWORK
60 Second Civics
CLASSWORK
Review the Legislative Branch
Complete structure of Congress activity
HOMEWORK
None

2. What is a shutdown???
A government shutdown happens when Congress cannot agree on a yearly budget
Political parties usually disagree about money
If there is not budget passed by September 30th, Congress has to pass a continuing resolution until details are worked out.
If they cannot agree, non-essential parts of government will shut down

3. Review the structures and functions of the legislative branch
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2019
TARGET
Review the structures and functions of the legislative branch
BELLWORK
Have out legislative branch review
CLASSWORK
Finish Legislative Branch Review
Voting in Congress
Read and highlight
Mini quiz
HOMEWORK
None

4. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019 TARGET BELLWORK CLASSWORK HOMEWORK
Analyze the factors that go into making laws in Congress
BELLWORK
Have out legislative branch review
CLASSWORK
Voting in Congress
Guided notes
Take notes on factors of voting in Congress
Mini quiz
HOMEWORK
Finish reading and highlighting, if needed

5. Identify factors that contribute to the legislative process
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
TARGET
Identify factors that contribute to the legislative process
BELLWORK
Quote Analysis
CLASSWORK
Voting in Congress
Read and highlight
Assume the identity of a congressperson and decide which bills you would vote “yay” or “nay” on.
HOMEWORK
Study for quiz!

6. Identify factors that contribute to the legislative process
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
TARGET
Identify factors that contribute to the legislative process
BELLWORK
CNN10 and 3 minutes to study
CLASSWORK
Quiz: The Legislative Branch and Voting in Congress
HOMEWORK
Have a great weekend!