Overview
Part 1: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE AND ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS (15 minutes max):
https://www.npr.org/2018/03/28/596220408/extreme-p...
The current state of affairs as laid out in the article - summarize the problem (6-8 sentences) 6 points
Your response to the article in terms of the current situation (3-4 sentences) 3 points
Your personal suggestion or opinion on what should or could be done (1-2 sentences) 1 point
Part 2: Please answer the following questions with 3-4 sentences per question. No need to show evidence. Do not make it too complex. make sure grammar and spelling is correct.
- 1. Why is it so difficult for most bills to pass? Include parts of the process in your answer, from the House, to the Senate to the President's desk.
- (4 points)
- 2. What role does the parliamentarian play in Congress?
(1 point)
3. What is a filibuster?
(1 point)
4. What are the 5 Non-Legislative Powers of Congress?
(3 points)
5. What are implied powers? Define the term, refer to its origin and mention some of the implied powers of Congress.
(3 points)
6. What are enumerated or expressed powers? Define the term and name some of the powers included.
(2 points)
7. Members of both chambers of Congress are representatives elected on behalf of the people in their state to represent their voice in government. What are the several different types of representation? Name them and briefly define them (4).
(4 points)
8. Explain the organization of Congressional Leadership in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Name the leadership roles and their primary duty.
(4 points)
9. Explain Gerrymandering.
(3 points)
10. Define the followig Committees:
Standing Committees
Special/Select Committees
Conference Committees
Joint Committees