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      <title>Questions for the Congress by Ashlee Yearwood</title>
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      <description>Post a question you have about how laws are made or what the legislative branch (Congress) does. Then read classmates’ posts and reply with a helpful answer (or add on with more details).

Before you post:
• Be respectful and school-appropriate.
• If you use facts from a website, include the site name and a link in your post (or write the title if no link).</description>
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      <pubDate>2026-02-10 18:31:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Instructions</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/ashanneyearwood/f1m91hk9osffddxp/wish/3785394076</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><b>Your job:</b> Ask a thoughtful question about Congress (the legislative branch) or how laws are made.</p>
<p><b>Step 1 — Create your post</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Write <b>one clear question</b> in the title.</li>
<li>In the body, add 1–2 sentences explaining what you are wondering.</li>
<li>Choose a <b>Topic</b> from the dropdown.</li>
<li>If you used information from a website or book, fill in <b>Source (website/book)</b> (paste the link or write the title).</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Step 2 — Reply to classmates</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Reply to <b>at least 2</b> classmates with a helpful answer.</li>
<li>If you are not sure, start with: “I think…” and tell what part you are unsure about.</li>
<li>Be kind and respectful.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Optional:</b> Add <b>ONE</b> attachment (an image or link) that helps explain your question or answer.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Helpful resource: How a bill becomes a law (video)</title>
         <author>ashanneyearwood</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/ashanneyearwood/f1m91hk9osffddxp/wish/3785394079</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Watch for an overview of the steps a bill takes to become a law. Use it to help answer questions on this Padlet.]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://kids.clerk.house.gov/grade-school/lesson.html?intID=1" />
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         <title>Helpful resource: Congress for kids (article)</title>
         <author>ashanneyearwood</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/ashanneyearwood/f1m91hk9osffddxp/wish/3785394082</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Read this kid-friendly page to learn what Congress does (House + Senate). Use it to help answer classmates’ questions.]]></description>
         <enclosure url="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/us-congress" />
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