QUIZ over House & Senate differences on Thursday
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Today's Essential Question: How do the House and Senate differ and how do those differences impact the two bodies and the policymaking process?
Learning Standards:
CON-3.A: Describe the different structures, powers, and functions of each house of Congress.
CON-3.A.2: Different chamber sizes and constituencies influence formality of debate.
CON-3.A.1: The Senate is designed to represent states equally, while the House is designed to represent the population.
CON-3.A.3: Coalitions in Congress are affected by term-length differences.
CON-3.B: Explain how the structure, powers, and functions of both houses of Congress affect the policymaking process.
CON-3.B.1: By design, the different structures, powers, and functions of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives affect the policy-making process.
House vs. Senate
The United States has a bicameral, or two-chambered, Congress. As part of the Great Compromise, it consists of both a House of Representatives and a Senate. Today we will be looking at the specifics of each chamber and how they are different.
1. Use the videos and links below to learn about the differences between the two chambers. Click on the above link for a listing of descriptions and characteristics of the House and Senate. In your group, make a two column chart ( House vs. Senate) in your notes and correctly place each term/characteristic in the appropriate column.
2. The differences between the House and Senate also create substantial differences in how they operate and address various policy issues. Make a copy of the linked worksheet and explain how those differences impact their approach to policy-making.
Khan Academy: The Senate and the House of Representatives
Difference Between: House v. Senate
Schmoop.com: pages on the House and the Senate
Diffen.com: House and Senate
Key Differences
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