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Powers of Government and Legislative Process

This text explains the expressed and implied powers of the national government, the law-making process, and the role of interest groups. It also discusses the executive branch's influence on policymaking and the various roles of the president. Students can further engage with the topic through guided reading activities.

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Powers of Government and Legislative Process

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  1. 6c/d P1. Vocabulary P2. Notes P3. Notes P4. Guided Reading Activity P5. Content Quiz

  2. Vocabulary 6c/d • 1. Expressed Powers- power listed in the constitution given to the national government. • 2. Implied Powers- used to carry out expressed powers. • 3. Law Making Process- Process in which the branches of government come together to make laws for our nation. • 4. Bill- a proposed law. • 5. Interest Groups- people working together with a common goal trying to influence legislation. • 6. Legislation- proposed laws or rules • 7. Cabinet- a group of advisors to the president. • 8. Veto- to reject • 9. State of the Union- annual speech President gives to Congress. • 10. State of the Commonwealth- Annual speech governor gives to general assembly. • 11. President- head of the Executive Branch at national level. • 12. Governor- head of executive branch at state level. • 13. Impeach- to remove from office

  3. Notes 6c • Legislative powers • Expressed: Specifically listed in the Constitution of the United States • Implied: Used to carry out expressed powers • 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 • Elected officials in Congress write laws and take action in response to problems or issues.

  4. Notes 6c Continued • 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.

  5. 6d Notes • Ways the executive branch influences policymaking • Proposing legislation in an annual speech to Congress (State of the Union Address) • Appealing directly to the people • Approving or vetoing legislation • Appointing officials who carry out the laws • Cabinet departments, agencies, and regulatory groups interpret and execute the laws.

  6. 6d Notes Continues • The president exercises power as • chief of state: Ceremonial head of the government • chief executive: Head of the executive branch of government • chief legislator: Proposer of the legislative agenda • commander-in-chief: Head of the nation’s armed forces • chief diplomat: Architect of American foreign policy • chief of party: Leader of the political party that controls the executive branch • chief citizen: Representative of all of the people. • Presidential power has grown in the years since the Constitution was ratified.

  7. Guided Reading • Complete pages 51-58 in Virginia Standards and Review Coachbook

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