Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Subject(s): Social Studies
Year: 2020
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Learn how to analyze facts and opinions to make better informed decisions.
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Amendments are important part of what happens in Congress. A member proposes a bill that gets sent to a committee for viewing. They can vote to add amendments to the bill. Amendments can change the...
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Learn about the Senate, one of the bodies that make up the U.S. Congress. There are 100 senators, two from each state. Senators can serve six-year terms. Some of their duties include approving or...
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Congress is responsible for clean environments, safe roads and even equality at college, jobs etc. Dig into learn ways Congress does affect you now even while you're young.
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Over 200 year ago when the founders were defining the three branches, they spent most of their time defining Congress. They believed without a Congress, freedom would be hard to maintain. If the...
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Learn about the three branches of government. The president is the executive branch. The president makes important decisions on issues like the environment or healthcare, and is the Commander-in-Chief...
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Learn about the House of Representatives. States elect representatives based on the population. Larger states like California have more representatives than a smaller state like Vermont...
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The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. Their job is to set which bills will be voted on and to maintain order Both the House and the Senate have a majority and minor...
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No branch of government should dominate the other. Congress passes laws, but the President must approve. The President nominates judges, but Congress approves. The Supreme Court can declare laws...
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In 1789, people noticed some new things the United States new Constitution didn't address. The First Congress came up with changes, also known as amendments. These became known as the Bill of Rights...