U.S. Government

Unit IV

The Legislative Branch  Chapters 10 & 12

Weeks 9-11  

Focus Questions

1. What is the function of the legislative branch?

2. How does the legislative branch operate?

3. Describe the law making process.

Vocabulary

A                                                         B.

Apportionment                         roll call vote

Reapportionment                                 rise to a point of order

Partisans                                               filibuster

Compensation p. 251                          standing vote

Non-salary compensation p. 252  super-majority

Strict constructionist                           quorum

Liberal/loose constructionist               committee of the whole

Legal tender                                         Senate Steering Committee

Impeach                                               House Rules Committee

President Pro-Tempore                      cloture 

Speaker of the House                          veto

Majority & Minority Leaders                        pocket veto

Whip                                                    veto override

Party Caucus

Activities                                            Readings

Writing a Bill                                         pp.238-244

Mock Congress                                  pp.245-247

Passing a Bill into Law                       pp.282-290

                                                            pp.296-307

Web activities

http://www.quia.com/jg/350956.html flash cards