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Why have a House and Senate and not just one single Congress? Learners research the need for a bicameral Congress in the system of the United States government and politics. They view a short Crash Course video, the second in a 50-part series, examining the many roles each house of government plays, and the checks they place on one another.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a bicameral Congress in class and pass class rules via the ways of the Constitution
- Include a map exercise of the population of the United States and its role in the bicameral process
Classroom Considerations
- Video is under 10 minutes; place in Government and Politics unit accordingly
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses demonstrations and analogies to further learning
- Includes thought-provoking questions for discussion after viewing
Cons
- None