https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ Its muffin time! en-us 2019-01-15 17:40:02 UTC 2026-01-26 17:58:00 UTC hello@padlet.com huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320896253 Congress is organized into a bicameral chamber. The Senate and the House of Representatives. ]]> 2019-01-15 17:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320896253 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320899993 Larger by entire states]]> 2019-01-15 17:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320899993 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320900511 Smaller by districts]]> 2019-01-15 17:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320900511 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320903730 435 Members (apportioned by population)]]> 2019-01-15 17:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320903730 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320904475 100 members (two from each state)]]> 2019-01-15 17:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320904475 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320906101 6 year term with 1/3 of the senate seats is up for election every 2 years.]]> 2019-01-15 18:00:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/320906101 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321334353 2 years term

]]> 2019-01-16 17:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321334353 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321335423 30 years of age
U.S Citizen for 9 years
Must live in state]]> 2019-01-16 17:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321335423 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321342792 At least 25 years of age 
U.S Citizens for 7 years
Must live in state]]> 2019-01-16 17:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321342792 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321348733 Beginning of January Congress meets.]]> 2019-01-16 17:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321348733 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321349272 The House of Representatives and the Senate is able to choose its own leadership and its own rules.]]> 2019-01-16 17:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321349272 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321351293 Vice President - Not an actually Senate member but is the President of the Senate
President Pro Template - Most senior member of the majority party. 
Majority Floor Leader - Most influential member of the Senate.
Minority Floor Leader - Same role of the Minority leader in the House of Rep.
Whips - Same role as the House of Rep.]]> 2019-01-16 17:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321351293 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321351805 Speaker of the House - Most powerful member of the House
Majority Leader - Major assistant to the speaker.
Minority Leader - Major spokesperson for the minority party.
Whips - Help floor leader through helping in voting.]]> 2019-01-16 17:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321351805 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321553428 Congress doesn't get their work done through their own meetings or on their own. Most of the work is done in committees by dividing up the work among members. ]]> 2019-01-17 06:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321553428 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321554437 Standing Committee - Permanent Committee that deal with specific issues.
Select Committee - Temporary Committee that are made for specific issues or investigate a specific issue. 
Joint Committee - A committee that is made up of members of both houses that perform routine duties.
Conference Committee - Temporary Committee that is made up of members of both houses to resolve differences of a bill]]> 2019-01-17 06:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321554437 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321556467 Each committee will have a designated committee chairperson. The Chairperson are usually members of the majority party in each house. They usually set agendas, assign members and hold hearings.]]> 2019-01-17 06:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321556467 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321793580 It is a complex structure of offices, tasks, rules, and principles of organization that are employed by all large scale institution to coordinate the work of their personnel.]]> 2019-01-17 17:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321793580 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321797064 2019-01-17 17:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321797064 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321797848 2019-01-17 17:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321797848 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321798582 Members of Congress have several roles that they can do.]]> 2019-01-17 17:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321798582 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321798667 2019-01-17 17:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321798667 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321801162 Succession to the office]]> 2019-01-17 17:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321801162 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321803497 Win election to the office]]> 2019-01-17 17:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321803497 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321804073 The electoral college exists due to the Twelfth Amendment, with the intention of ensuring that the President is qualified for their job. Voters go to their polls and cast their vote, which the Representative sees and takes note of. When the time comes the rep casts their ballot to the respective candidate. A candidate must have at least the majority of votes (270)]]> 2019-01-17 17:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321804073 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321809581

Implement laws that Congress writes

Make and enforce their own rules

Settle dispute through administrative adjudication

]]> 2019-01-17 17:37:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321809581 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321810382 2019-01-17 17:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321810382 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321810603 2019-01-17 17:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321810603 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321810911 Policymaker - Members that makes public policies.
Representative - Members represent constituents
-Delegate - Members that votes based on the wishes of constituents.
-Trustee - After hearing the constituents, they vote based on their opinion.
Constituent Servant - Help constituents with problems.
Committee Members - Works in committees.
Party Member - Work to support their party.]]> 2019-01-17 17:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321810911 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321814128 2019-01-17 17:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321814128 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321815672 2019-01-17 17:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321815672 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321816192 2019-01-17 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321816192 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321816455 2019-01-17 17:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321816455 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321816608 Congress have both legislative and non legislative powers.]]> 2019-01-17 17:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321816608 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321817573 2019-01-17 17:50:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321817573 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321818039 2019-01-17 17:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321818039 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321818126 The most known are department of defense, state, and treasury.

]]> 2019-01-17 17:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321818126 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321818277 2019-01-17 17:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321818277 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321818351 Expressed Powers - Powers granted to Congress that is said in the Constitution.
Implied Power - Powers granted to Congress that is not stated in the Constitution but the "necessary and proper".]]> 2019-01-17 17:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321818351 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321820445 Electoral Powers - Selection of the President when electoral college fail to gain majority vote.
Amendment Powers - Able to propose amendments by 2/3 votes in each house.
Impeachment - The House of Rep. can call for an impeachment of the president/vice president.
Executive Powers - The power of appointment and treaty-making shared with the executive branch
Investigative/Oversight Powers - Have to power to investigate matters falling within the range of authority.]]> 2019-01-17 17:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321820445 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321821205 Appoints members of the federal judiciary.]]> 2019-01-17 17:56:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321821205 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321821561 Grants reprieves, pardons, and amnesty.]]> 2019-01-17 17:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321821561 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321822021 Judicial review of executive actions.]]> 2019-01-17 17:58:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321822021 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321822351 Enforcing laws, striking treaties, and court decisions.]]> 2019-01-17 17:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321822351 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321822587 2019-01-17 17:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321822587 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321942717 Issues executive orders to carry out policies.]]> 2019-01-17 22:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321942717 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321942854 Appoints/Removes officials.]]> 2019-01-17 22:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321942854 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321942945 Assumes emergency powers.]]> 2019-01-17 22:34:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321942945 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321943095 Presides over the cabinet and executive branch]]> 2019-01-17 22:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321943095 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321943728 Ability to use the military]]> 2019-01-17 22:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321943728 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321944813 Gives annual State of the Union address.]]> 2019-01-17 22:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321944813 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945148 Issues annual budget and economical reports.]]> 2019-01-17 22:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945148 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945286 Proposes legislation and uses influence to get it passed]]> 2019-01-17 22:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945286 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945413 Calls for special sessions of Congress]]> 2019-01-17 22:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945413 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945466 Signs or vetoes bills.]]> 2019-01-17 22:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945466 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945521 2/3 votes of both houses overturn a presidential veto.]]> 2019-01-17 22:47:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945521 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945892 Appoints ambassadors and other diplomats.]]> 2019-01-17 22:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945892 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945960 Negotiates treaties and executive agreements.]]> 2019-01-17 22:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321945960 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946429 Meets with foreign leaders.]]> 2019-01-17 22:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946429 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946520 Accords diplomatic recognition to foreign governments.]]> 2019-01-17 22:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946520 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946774 Receives foreign dignitaries]]> 2019-01-17 22:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946774 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946860 Serves as commander-in-chief of armed forces]]> 2019-01-17 22:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946860 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946994 Has final decision-making authority in matters of national and foreign defense.]]> 2019-01-17 22:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321946994 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947145 Provides for domestic order]]> 2019-01-17 22:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947145 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947353 Is recognized leader of the party.]]> 2019-01-17 22:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947353 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947461 Chooses vice-president nominee.]]> 2019-01-17 22:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947461 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947538 Strengthens the party by helping members get elected.]]> 2019-01-17 22:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947538 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947649 Appoints party members to government positions.]]> 2019-01-17 23:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947649 raymondma35 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947725 Influences policies and platform of the party]]> 2019-01-17 23:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321947725 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321986043 Similar to departments but without the cabinet status]]> 2019-01-18 03:10:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321986043 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321986075 Independent from the the executive; created to regulate police]]> 2019-01-18 03:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321986075 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321986521 Carry out laws of Congress, executive orders of the government]]> 2019-01-18 03:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321986521 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321986838 2019-01-18 03:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321986838 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321987193

Carry out laws of Congress, executive orders of the government

Agencies have power to set specific guidelines when receiving a general mandate from Congress

]]> 2019-01-18 03:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321987193 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321988137 Issue rules and regulations that impact the public and that the private sector must follow]]> 2019-01-18 03:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321988137 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321988240 Rules and regulations created by an agency that have the effect of law
]]> 2019-01-18 03:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321988240 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321991319

Help Congress draft legislation

Provide advice to the White House

Settling disputes

]]> 2019-01-18 03:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321991319 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321991687 2019-01-18 03:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321991687 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321991721

Inflexibility

Excessive due to repeating of steps

Slow decision-making

Low employee morale

]]> 2019-01-18 03:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321991721 1201658 https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321992421

Organized work

Hiring of specialized officials

No room for favoritism

Merit-based hiring and promotion

]]> 2019-01-18 04:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321992421 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321992633 Caucuses - Form voting blocs
Committee System - Plays a major role in the passage of legislation.
Filibuster and Cloture - Unlimited debate in order to stall a debate. Cloture limits filibuster.
Pork Barrel Legislation - Provide funds and projects for a member's district or state.
Logrolling - Gain support of members in return for their support.
Riders - Additions to legislation  that has no connection to the legislation.
Amendments - Additions or changes to legislation that deal specifically with the legislation.
Lobbying - Trying to influence members of Congress to support or reject legislation.
Conference Committee - Affects the wording and therefore the final intent of the legislation.
Legislative Veto - The rejection of a presidential action by a vote.]]> 2019-01-18 04:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321992633 huynh_jackie https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321997537 Constituents - Members who take into consideration the opinions of their constituents and voters in their district. 
Other Lawmakers and Staff - When senior members influence newer members; committee members, who work on legislation, influence new members; and staff research issues and advise members.
Party Influence - When loyal members of a party support the party's platform.
President - Lobby members to support legislation through phone calls, invitation to the White House, or gain appeal to the public.
Lobbyist and Interest Group - Provide members with information on topics relating to their group's interest or financial support.  ]]> 2019-01-18 04:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/321997537 Carlos_V https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/322002913 Any event that causes for the president to become unable to perform his/her duties calls for the succession of power to move to the Vice President]]> 2019-01-18 06:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Carlos_V/pyalxf8g0squ/wish/322002913