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Bell ringer – 11-3-11

Bell ringer – 11-3-11. The term filibuster refers to a stalling tactic. In a clear paragraph explain how this technique is used, in which house of Congress it is used, and why might it be necessary. How Congress in Organized. 112 th Congress began on 1/3/11 – 535 members (total)

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Bell ringer – 11-3-11

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  1. Bell ringer – 11-3-11 The term filibuster refers to a stalling tactic. In a clear paragraph explain how this technique is used, in which house of Congress it is used, and why might it be necessary.

  2. How Congress in Organized • 112th Congress began on 1/3/11 – • 535 members (total) • Bicameral legislature – means two houses

  3. House Brett Guthrie • 435 members – based on population – 6 in KY • 25 years old – 7 years in U.S. • 2 year term – unlimited • Leader – Speaker of the House Extra Credit – Who is the current speaker? State? Party?

  4. Senate Mitch McConnell Rand Paul • 100 members – 2 per state • 30 years old – 9 years in the U.S. • 6 year term limit – unlimited • Leader Vice President – Joe Biden All Congress members must join a committee Salary - $165,000

  5. Powers of Congress Expressed powers – listed in the Constitution (taxes, declare war, etc) Implied powers – not listed but implied by the Constitution (raise army – implied to draft soldiers)

  6. Representing the People Constituents = people that make up state or district Lawmaking primary purpose to make laws for their constituents – Example - Healthcare Reform – our senators and representative voted NO – does the majority of KY and Bullitt residents agree??????? Extra Credit opportunity – interview 5 people 1. Are you satisfied with the job Congress is currently doing? 2. Can you name are 3 representatives (2 Senators/1 House) in Congress?

  7. Helping the District – Rep State – Senator Get $$$$$$$$$$

  8. How a Bill Becomes Law Bills are introduce in the House or Senate – debated voted on Sent to the other house debated – voted on Sent to the President – for signature – or veto Sounds simple but it’s not Let’s watch a cartoon about it

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