AP Campaigns and the Electoral Process
Take off with history! Welcome to November 1! Historical brains engaged…commence ignition! World History : American History : Word of the day : Bonus Corner.
Representation in Congress. The First Congress March 4, 1789 to March 3, 1791 Federal Hall in NYC – Site of the first, two meetings of Congress Congress.
THE US CONSTITUTION A Formal Amendment. US Constitution Written in 1787 We now have the longest lasting Constitution of any nation Our constitution has.
Issues with the Articles of Confederation: Weak federal government, power rested with the states Congress could not tax Congress could not regulate.
CHAPTER 5 SECTION 5 The Legislative Process. Bills may be introduced in either house and usually get assigned to committees for analysis and revision.
The Three Branches of Government. The Legislative Branch The Legislative Branch is called Congress Congress is made up of two houses Senate House of Representatives.
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THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH CONGRESS: THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
LINKAGE INSTITUTIONS: ELECTIONS AND INTEREST GROUPS.
AIM: What are “Swing States” and why will the be important in the upcoming Presidential Election? SWING STATE – A state, which polls show, is not committed.
