Module 8: Congress (Legislature)
Section outline
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The Legislative Branch of government is the most important branch of the United States government. This module will explain Congress’s place in our constitutional system, the role of Congress, its structure, and party leaderships. Students will gain a clear understanding on the process of creating laws and the unique roles of the two houses within the federal government.
Image Attribution: The western front of the United States Capitol. Public domain.
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Explain the election process in the United States. (CLO 5)
- Explain the functions of Congress. (CLO 1)
- Identify the steps in the legislative process in the U.S. (CLO 2)
- Define the term bureaucracy within the U.S. government. (CLO 2)
To achieve these objectives:- Read Chapter 11 in Introduction to American Government. Including:
- Introduction to Congress (opens in new window)
- The Institutional Design of Congress (opens in new window)
- Congressional Elections (opens in new window)
- Congressional Representation (opens in new window)
- House and Senate Organizations (opens in new window)
- The Legislative Process (opens in new window)
- Chapter 11 Review (opens in new window)
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
- Explain the election process in the United States. (CLO 5)
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