Branches of Government: Legislative Branch

Resources:

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government: Legislative Branch

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government: The U.S. Congress

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government: The Senate

• Ben's Guide to U.S. Government: The House of Representatives

• Congress / Courts Keeping the Balance

• The Legislative Branch

• The Senate - Voice of the States

• The House of Representatives

Telling Questions:

• Name the 2 parts of Congress.

• List the primary duties and powers of Congress.

• What are the requirements for becoming a Senator?

• List some of the special jobs that the Senate does.

• What are the requirements for becoming a Representative for the House?

• List some of the special jobs that only the House can do.

• What happens when the people want a law that is not covered by the Constitution?