Complete/work on:
- Gerrymandering Game (answers on OneNote)
- Constitution Search (worksheet)
I'll be checking these Tuesday
Legislative Branch: Congress & the People Notes
Lanahan Readings (Copy and paste these and answer them on your OneNote)--Discussion Tuesday
#24 – Sarah Binder – Stalemate
Despite having control of both houses during the first two years of his term President Obama has had a very difficult time advancing his agenda. Compromise between the Democrats and Republicans seems almost impossible at times and when a person of one party wishes to compromise with the opposition it is often political suicide.
Q: Are the days of compromise and government that actually gets something done over? Elaborate with current examples
#26 – Michele Swers – The Difference Women Make
In the United States today women are the majority gender. This has translated to more women holding elected posts than any other time in history.
Q: Speculate how having so many women in government today may change the policy making direction of the federal government in prioritizing issues of national concern.
#27 – Katherine Tate – Black Faces in the Mirror
Within Congress there are numerous caucus from the Congressional Black Caucus to the Blue Dog Democrats.
Q: Is it appropriate that members of congress align themselves with a specific group to push a set of policies and agenda? Does the proliferation of caucuses help or hurt unity in the U.S. Congress?
