How a Bill Becomes a Law

Starter 18
First, watch Schoolhouse Rock, I’m Just a Bill. Now, look at this (much more accurate) graphic representation:

1. What’s your gut reaction to this? 
   
2. What does this say about how our system of government works?
   
3. What questions do you have about this process right now?

 
Bill to Law Pre-Quiz
Let’s see where your knowledge is right now!

1. Take the pre-quiz, assess in class
   
2. Give handout:  What you need to know

 
Bill to Law Lecture and Notes
Lori lectures from diagram drawn on board.  Students take notes on their note sheet.  Lecture notes are linked on the documents page of my DP.
 
Taking the Hill (45 min)
Watch 35 minutes of the documentary linked above.  Take notes on important people/concepts.  Frame:  Giving life, inside look to the flowchart we saw.  Documentary is here: 

1. John Boehner- Speaker of the House
   
2. Harry Reid- Senate Minority Leader
   
3. Mitch McConnell- Who is he?  What does he do?
   
4. Party Whip- What do?
   
5. Caucus- Group of like-minded legislators.  EX:  Freedom Caucus, very conservative.  38 members of HofR.

 
Review (if time)
1.Review Bill to Law sheet, mark anything you’re unsure of, try to find the answers using lecture notes, graphic, etc.
 
Bill to Law QUIZ on FRIDAY
We’ll do a few review activities on Thursday, but you should also study!

HOMEWORK:

1. Senior Project Brainstorm:  Due Wednesday, Start of Class.  May be handwritten or typed.
   
2. Bill to Law QUIZ:  Study for the quiz using the "Bill to Law: What do I need to know?" handout.  Quiz on FRIDAY.