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- 7th - Higher Ed
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Students compare and contrast Congressional workload over different time periods. They recognize the elements of a productive Congress and compare it to other entities. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the Internet to research the veto and override processes as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. They investigate the history of veto and override and factors that have influenced their usage. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students develop a simulation of the congressional election process. They analyze how congressional elections are conducted and what determines who wins and loses. They develop and utilize different strategic options for the campaigns. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students ascertain the powers of the United States Congress through the use of CongressLink and other related Internet resources in this series of lessons. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students, using an example of the Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Act, summarize the importance of compromise in the congressional process. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review stages of the legislative process, how committees help determine the outcome, and by deciding which bills the full Congress consider. They research committee assignments to consider why representation is important to the people Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students explore the process by which environmental laws and regulations are developed, passed, and enforced. They identify the major agency and office responsible for enforcing pesticide legislation and research the laws that have passed in US History. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the purpose and history of the State of the Union Address. They identify the elements of an effective State of the Union Address and recognize its influence in setting the congressional agenda. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students listen to clips from Congressional Moments radio programs to examine role government plays in our lives, and discuss role of citizens in a representative democracy. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain how bills becomes laws, and describe the role that Congressional committees play in the lawmaking process. Full Review »
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