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Bill to Law!

10/27/2015

 
Starter 28
  • Take the pre-quiz, assess in class.  No grade here, just an idea of where you're at.
  • Give handout:  Bill to Law: What do I need to know?  (See docs page for this).

Taking the Hill (45 min)
Watch first 5 parts of the documentary (about 35 minutes).  For the following people, you should know their specific role, and what they do.  For terms, what is it?:
  • .John Boehner
  • Harry Reid
  • Mitch McConnell
  • Party Whip-
  • Caucus- 
  • What strikes you about the way congress works, based on this film?  List 3 observations.
 
Bill to Law Graphic (10 min)
  • What’s your gut reaction?
  • Questions?
  • Discuss Q&A
 
Bill to Law Lecture and Notes (40 min)
See DOCS page of DP for Note graphic.  If you're gone, get notes from a classmate!

Review
Review Bill to Law what you need to know, mark anything you’re unsure of, try to find the answers using lecture notes, graphic, etc.
 
QUIZ on THURSDAY
1.We’ll do a few review activities on Wednesday, but you should also study!

HOMEWORK
  • AM CLASS ONLY:  Watching first 5 sections of "Taking the Hill" (linked on DOCS page of DP), take notes as detailed above.  SORRY! 
  • ALL:  Watch the news!  Study for quiz on Thursday!

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