https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck 12.4.1 Discuss Article 1 of the constitution as it relates to the legislative branch , including eligibility for office and length of terms of representative senators ; election to office ; the roles of the house and senate in impeachment proceedings; the role of the Vice President , the enumerated legislative powers ; and the process s by which a bill becomes law 12.1.5 Describe the systems of separated and shared powers and the role of organized intrests , checks and balances , the importance of an independent judiciary , enumerated powers , rule of law , federalism , and civilian control of the military en-us 2019-04-11 17:56:05 UTC 2025-10-27 06:57:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f9e9.png ancast40635 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350908631 2019-04-11 18:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350908631 ancast40635 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350912369 2019-04-11 18:14:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350912369 vesiga12102 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350912410 The creation of a bill is organized by the members of the house or senate draft. They sponsor and introduce bills for consideration by congress. The process all goes through presidential action and then vote goes to override.
12.4.2]]> 2019-04-11 18:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350912410 vesiga12102 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350912969 The authority to oversee the executive comes from the constitutional powers. Oversight occurs through a wide variety of congressional activities and avenues.]]> 2019-04-11 18:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350912969 allope05087 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350918801 The average person gets paid around 174,000 a year. This is the pay for the average member for congress but those who hold a higher position are compensated a higher amount. For example the speaker of the house earns 223,500 per year. Majority and minority leaders of the Senate and the House get paid 193,400 per year.]]> 2019-04-11 18:26:39 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350918801 allope05087 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350919270 2019-04-11 18:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/350919270 anreye04075 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/351205971 federal impeachment. the  number of the federal officials impeached by the house of representatives that includes two presidents which were Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton, both later were acquitted by the Senate  ]]> 2019-04-12 15:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/351205971 vesiga12102 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/351219816 Congress's oversight authority derives from its implied powers in the constitution , public laws, and house and senate rules.
12.1.5]]> 2019-04-12 16:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/351219816 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/351259988 If the president veto's  a bill , congress may attempt to" override the veto". If both the senate and the house pass the bill by a two-thirds majority , the presidents veto is overruled and the bill becomes a law.
12.4.2]]> 2019-04-12 17:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/351259988 ancast40635 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/351271604 2019-04-12 18:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/351271604 ancast40635 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352054848 This political cartoon refers to the way that the Democratic and Republican parties interact with each other. Sometimes they may not agree when they are making laws, for example. Both the Democratic party and the Republican party have many differences especially in their opinions on society and politics. This political cartoon shows Congress in Action because it shows that the political parties do not always agree with each other. It also shows how Congress may face difficulties when trying to work together.
12.6.4]]> 2019-04-16 17:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352054848 allope05087 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352058029 2019-04-16 17:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352058029 anreye04075 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352059035 2019-04-16 17:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352059035 allope05087 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352062629 One of the most important roles of congress is passing laws that the citizens of the United States must abide by. Bills come from the executive branch but only Congress can create and pass those laws. Parties influence congress' decisions and will negotiate until they've reached agreements.

12.7.6]]> 2019-04-16 17:40:10 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352062629 allope05087 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352067168 Members in congress serve the people from their district. They must please the people to hold their position in office. These congressmen have to view conflicts from the  perspective of their constituents (people from their district).
12.6.4]]> 2019-04-16 17:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352067168 anreye04075 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352070043 this is a very important Supreme Court case on federal power. In this case, the Supreme Court held that Congress has implied powers derived from those listed in Article I, Section 8. The “Necessary and Proper” Clause gave Congress the power to establish a national bank.]]> 2019-04-16 17:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352070043 ancast40635 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352630270 President Donald Trump vetoed a bipartisan measure to cut off U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen’s civil war. The President called it “an unnecessary, dangerous attempt to weaken my constitutional authorities.” All Democrats and many Republicans backed the War Powers resolution. Others voted for the bill as a punishment for Saudi Arabia for the killing of a journalist.  
12.6.4]]> 2019-04-18 17:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352630270 allope05087 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352630444 Congressional oversight refers to the oversight  by the US Congress if the executive branch. Congressional oversight refers to the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation.
12.4.1]]> 2019-04-18 17:50:21 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352630444 allope05087 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352635368 Another function of congress is helping their constituents. Constituents influence their members of congress to vote for a certain category or whatnot. Therefore the members of congress want to be in favor of the people and they will compromise and negotiate with other congressmen in order to reach an agreement.
12.6.4]]> 2019-04-18 18:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352635368 allope05087 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352636785 In many cases the public is unaware about many issues going on. Agenda setting is a way for congress to inform the public about thing that they may not know or even give them information on things that may not be clear. This increases the amount of attention to issues or society or government may face.

12.7.5]]> 2019-04-18 18:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352636785 ancast40635 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352638255 In Trump's official veto message, he restated an argument made by senior republican lawmakers and the Pentagon that the US has never been engaged in hostilities in Yemen counter-terrorism missions.  Trump also wrote in his veto message, there "are no United States military personnel in Yemen commanding, participating in, or accompanying military forces of the Saudi‑led coalition against the Houthis in hostilities in or affecting Yemen”. The Trump administration has said that backing the Saudi-led coalition is crucial in order to push back Iran’s influence in the region. This is a main priority for the President.]]> 2019-04-18 18:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352638255 anreye04075 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352762287 2019-04-19 15:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352762287 anreye04075 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352762754  the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution to create the Second Bank of the United States and that the state of Maryland lacked the power to tax the Bank.]]> 2019-04-19 15:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352762754 anreye04075 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352762993 2019-04-19 15:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352762993 anreye04075 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352763281 2019-04-19 15:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352763281 anreye04075 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352763719 Impeachment is the process by which a legislative body levels charges against a government official. It does not mean removal from office; it is only a statement of charges, akin to an indictment in criminal law.]]> 2019-04-19 15:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352763719 anreye04075 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352763955 2019-04-19 15:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/352763955 ancast40635 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/353133305 2019-04-22 17:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/353133305 allope05087 https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/353134238 2019-04-22 17:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vesiga12102/bn7ec9x2lck/wish/353134238