Legislative Branch Part 1

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How does the Vesting Clause demonstrate Limited Government?

“All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.” (Article 1, Section 1)

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Using the website, alternate between members at your table to answer the following:

What roles of Congress do you see in Article 1?

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Using your notes, which role of Congress discussed do you believe is the most important?

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Which type of congress person do you believe is most common in today's politics and why?

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What is the main function of the Legislative Branch?

• to make laws

• to censure laws

• to enforce laws

• to interpret laws

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Which part of the Constitution outlines the Legislative Power?

• First Amendment

• Bill of Rights

• Preamble

• Article 1

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The graphic shows National and State powers

Which power completes the graphic?

• Issue a driver license

• permit gambling

• Collect taxes

• declare war

Multiple Choice

Who holds the Power of the Purse?

• Senate

• Commerce Committee

• House of Representatives

• Congress

Multiple Choice

The chart shows information about representation in congress.

In which category is representation in Congress the closest to that of its constituency?

• gender

• ethnicity

• education

• profession

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What legislative power enables congress to hold hearings to question and evaluate the Executive Branch as part of checks and balances?

• appointment power

• impeachment power

• oversight power

• power of the purse

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How do you rate your understanding after completing this lesson notes?

• I have no idea what is happening

• I feel lost on some parts

• I feel like I am starting to get it

• I feel pretty good about my understanding

• I am a master of this information

Have a great day today.

~ Mr. Williams

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​Thank You!