LBR - Legislative Branch Assignment

Due No Due Date
Points 100
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Select ONE of the TWO assignment choices below:

OPTION 1: Congress in a Flash

For this assignment, you will complete the iCivics Congress in a Flash activity pages. You will analyze Article I of the Constitution, examine the qualifications and responsibilities of members of Congress, and dabble in law-making.

You may find the iCivics reading resource, “Congress in a Flash” helpful in completing this assignment.

Submit your file to the assignment folder when finished.

Be sure to cite any outside sources used.

OPTION 2: First Branch

For this assignment, you will be using the iCivics First Branch: Legislative handout as your guide. You will study the article and answer questions regarding the powers and structure of Congress, the qualifications and roles of senators, representatives, and committees, and how a bill becomes a law.

Submit your file to the assignment folder when finished.

Be sure to cite any outside sources used.

Download the iCivics First Branch: Legislative handout. Links to an external site.