Congressional Committees and Support Agencies by Megan Roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/cpwjpeklzc7y Lesson 2.1 en-us 2017-10-04 12:39:21 UTC 2017-10-09 12:27:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Thunder.png What is the structure and organization of congress? megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/cpwjpeklzc7y/wish/193819344 Congress has more power than any other branch. It is a bicameral legislature with two parts, Senate and The House of Representatives. "Today, Congress plays a central role in formulating national policies. It initiates and approves laws that deal with everything from health care to changes in our taxes" (Democracy 5). The textbooks also states, "Membership in Congress tends to change slowly because officeholders seldom lose reelection" (Democracy 5). ]]> 2017-10-04 12:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/cpwjpeklzc7y/wish/193819344 Explain how the U.S. Constitution incorporates basic principles that help define the government of the United States as a federal republic including its structure, powers and relationship with the governed. megan_roosa https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/cpwjpeklzc7y/wish/193819715 The government incorporates principles such as popular sovereignty, rule of law, separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalism. All of these principles benefit the people and coincide with their rights. Lobbyists are allowed to voice their opinion which goes along with their freedom of speech. The textbook says, "Lobbyists for various interests attend committee hearings because that is where the largest share of legislation will be shaped" (Democracy 5). ]]> 2017-10-04 12:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/megan_roosa/cpwjpeklzc7y/wish/193819715