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The Legislative Branch: Structure and Lawmaking

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-IA-SS

8 lessons

Goal

Understand the structure and function of the U.S. Congress, including how bills become laws, the committee system, budgeting, oversight, and legislative tactics.

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  6. The Power of the Purse: Congressional BudgetingNot started yet
  7. Congressional Oversight of the Executive BranchNot started yet
  8. Filibusters and Legislative TacticsNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-iaSS.9-12.Gov.6Iowa Social Studies Standards · 9th Grade

Analyze the function, duties, and authority of the legislative branch, including the process of lawmaking and the power of the purse.