U.S. Government | The Legislative Branch | Student Handbook Activity

In this activity, your students will create a handbook that addresses each section of the U.S. Constitution- Article I: The Legislative Branch. There are 13 pages in the handbook, each covering a different section/topic in Article I, that students will complete using their classroom textbook and/or the websites/QR Codes provided. Students will be required to watch a series of short, high interest, public access videos to complete portions of their handbook. Once their handbook is complete they will cut out and staple their pages together to make a book! Fun!

 Topics addressed:

• Permanent Apportionment Act that established the 435 seat House
• Congressional Apportionment
• The House of Representatives (Congressman) who represents the district where your student lives (Bio of Congressman)
• Gerrymandering
• Comparison of the House V. Senate (term, qualifications, salary etc.)
• The Senators that represent the state where your student lives (Bio of 1 Senator)
• Congressional Organization (Majority Leaders, Minority Leaders, Whips etc.)
• Congressional Powers (Expressed, Implied, Inherent)
• What does an “Opening Day” in Congress look like?
• Writing a formal letter to a member of Congress on an issue of concern to the student (formatting)

All Student Handouts and links to public access videos included. Teacher Answer Key is provided on select portions.

 ***Includes a GOOGLE and Traditional version for your use!

 This activity pairs great with U.S. Government | Legislative Branch | How a Bill Becomes Law | Simulation check it out!!

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