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National Lawmaking

National Lawmaking. Civics and Economics SOL CE.6c. Questions. Which branch of the national government has the power to pass laws? How does Congress make laws? How can citizens learn the importance of the individual’s participation in the policymaking process?. Important Points to Understand.

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National Lawmaking

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  1. National Lawmaking Civics and Economics SOL CE.6c

  2. Questions • Which branch of the national government has the power to pass laws? • How does Congress make laws? • How can citizens learn the importance of the individual’s participation in the policymaking process?

  3. Important Points to Understand • Officials who are elected to serve in the national legislature make laws. • National laws are made by Congress. • All citizens can learn the importance of the individual’s participation in the policymaking process through direct participation and simulations.

  4. Legislative Powers Legislative powers • Expressed: Specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States • Implied: Used to carry out expressed powers Where else have you heard these terms?

  5. The Lawmaking Process The lawmaking process in Congress • Introducing a bill by a Senator or Representative • Working in committees • Debating the bill on the floor of each house • Voting on the bill in each house • Sending the bill to the president to sign into law

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  12. The People Involved • Elected officials in Congress write laws and take action in response to problems or issues. • Individuals and interest groups help shape legislation. • The formal powers of Congress are limited by the Constitution of the United States. • Citizens (including students) learn the importance of the legislative process through direct involvement and/or simulations.

  13. I’m Just a Bill! • Schoolhouse Rock- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEJL2Uuv-oQ

  14. Review • Which branch of the national government has the power to pass laws? • How does Congress make laws? • How can citizens learn the importance of the individual’s participation in the policymaking process? • What is the difference between expressed and implied?

  15. Vocabulary

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