A2: Units 3 and 4 (Congress and Presidency)

Read chapters3-4, watch the following videos and integrate them with lecture/discussion material and respond to the following questions (1-2 paragraphs per question).

1. Discuss the Bi-cameral structure of Congress. Compare and contrast the House of Representatives with the U.S. Senate. 

2. Why is the committee system in Congress so important? Explain.

3. What is meant by "pork-barrel spending?" Give some examples.

4. Describe and explain the various roles of the President.

5. Do you think the president has too much power? Explain. 

https://youtu.be/bVnxFLEBIog

https://youtu.be/g3fSV8Ky77c

https://youtu.be/evLR90Dx79M

https://youtu.be/hLj6yY4P_Rg

https://youtu.be/5l02sK5LovI

https://youtu.be/fnHb-zyWh14

https://youtu.be/1bOSOFKM5tE

https://youtu.be/007xg-e59DM