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Welcome to the sausage factory

Welcome to the sausage factory. http://wifflelevertofull.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/extracts-from-bobs-1984-diary-volume-248/. AGENDA November 9/10, 2011. Today’s topics: Welcome to the Sausage Factory Article I: Powers & Limitations chart Citations 2. Homework due next class:

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Welcome to the sausage factory

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  1. Welcome to the sausage factory http://wifflelevertofull.wordpress.com/2009/09/04/extracts-from-bobs-1984-diary-volume-248/

  2. AGENDANovember 9/10, 2011 Today’s topics: Welcome to the Sausage Factory Article I: Powers & Limitations chart Citations 2.Homework due next class: Complete essay

  3. The U.S. Senate Legislative Process:Welcome to the Sausage Factory Take your elements of the legislative process and place them on the table, in order. • Work together • Several elements may point to the same place • No duplicate elements at the same place It may help to think about the following “stages” in the legislative process: • Idea Stage • Drafting • Introduction • Senate Action

  4. EXAMPLE Stage # ____ Input Input Input Input Input Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Input Input Input

  5. Steps in the Legislative Process STAGE # 1: Idea Formation • Constituents • Special Interests (lobbyists, stakeholders, grassroots organizations, etc.) • News article about an issue • Administration (President, OMB, federal agencies, etc.) STAGE # 2: Drafting a Bill • Staff writes a draft bill • Legislative Counsel rewrite • Consult stakeholders STAGE # 3: Bill Introduction • Introduce bill • Parliamentarian rules • Committee Assigned • Subcommittee Assigned

  6. Legislative Process -- continued (2) STAGE # 4: Senate Action • Committee or Subcommittee Hearing • Constituents • Special Interests (lobbyists, stakeholders, grassroots organizations, etc.) • News article about an issue • Administration (President, OMB, federal agencies, etc.) • Committee Markup • Constituents • Special Interests (lobbyists, stakeholders, grassroots organizations, etc.) • News article about an issue • Administration (President, OMB, federal agencies, etc.) • Committee Vote • Constituents • Special Interests (lobbyists, stakeholders, grassroots organizations, etc.) • News article about an issue • Administration (President, OMB, federal agencies, etc.)

  7. Legislative Process -- continued (3) • Committee reports on bill • Leadership negotiates floor time • Unanimous Consent agreement -- OR -- • Floor time (debate) • Constituents • Special Interests (lobbyists, stakeholders, grassroots organizations, etc.) • News article about an issue • Administration (President, OMB, federal agencies, etc.) • Cloture vote • Constituents • Special Interests (lobbyists, stakeholders, grassroots organizations, etc.) • News article about an issue • Administration (President, OMB, federal agencies, etc.)

  8. Legislative Process -- continued (4) • Vote on amendments • Constituents • Special Interests (lobbyists, stakeholders, grassroots organizations, etc.) • News article about an issue • Administration (President, OMB, federal agencies, etc.) • Vote on final passage • Constituents • Special Interests (lobbyists, stakeholders, grassroots organizations, etc.) • News article about an issue • Administration (President, OMB, federal agencies, etc.) • Conference Committee • Constituents • Special Interests (lobbyists, stakeholders, grassroots organizations, etc.) • News article about an issue • Administration (President, OMB, federal agencies, etc.)

  9. “Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made.”John Godfrey Saxe, American poet (1816 – 1887) http://www.uncrate.com/men/culture/food/harry-david-international-sausage-sampler/

  10. Portfolio AssignmentTitle: Welcome to the sausage factory Individually: Answer the following questions (10 min): • What would you change about the legislative process? • Why would you make that change? • What is the outcome you are seeking by making changes? (bullet points, outline, or rough notes are fine)

  11. Pair Share • With a partner, share your answers. • Identify possible unintended consequences of making your proposed changes. • When done, draft a short (3-4 paragraph) essay answering the questions: • What would you change about the legislative process? • Why would you make that change? • What is the outcome you are seeking by making changes? • Complete/type the essay as homework if not completed in class.

  12. Article I: Powers & Limitations

  13. Homework Before you leave • Pick up your belongings • Straighten desks Homework due next class: • Complete essay • What would you change about the legislative process? • Why would you make that change? • What is the outcome you are seeking by making changes?

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