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Name____________________________Hour_______________________Complete the following review for Chapter 7: Congress at WorkSection 1: How a Bill Becomes a LawObjectivesI will be able to identify the different types of Bills and resolutionsI will be able to describe how bills are introduced into CongressI will be able to explain the How a bill becomes a law Key Terms Private BillPublic BillSimple ResolutionRiderHearingVetoPocket VetoFill in the information below by writing the answers in the blanks provided.Explain the difference between a Public bill and a Private Bill. In your answer provide an example of each. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Explain how earmarks and riders have a negative effect on the legislative process. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do so few bills become law? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Most bills are introduced into Congress by__________________________. Where are some other sources that bills may originate with? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are some courses of action that a Committee may take once in receives a bill?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why is the Floor Action (debate) of a bill usually short and routine? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What method of voting is usually used in the House of Representative? ___________________What four actions may the President take when he receives a Bill?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Section 2: Taxing and Spending BillsObjectives:I will be able identify Congress’ role in taxing and spendingKey Terms1. Tax2. Closed Rule3. Appropriation4. authorization bills5. entitlementFill in the information below by writing the answers in the blanks provided.1. Which chamber of Congress has the Constitutional power to start all revenue bills?________________________________________________________________________2. What role does the Senate have in tax laws? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3. What is the two-step process by Congress in which it appropriates money? a. _____________________________________________________________________ b. _____________________________________________________________________4. Why does the Appropriations committees not have a voice in the spending for programs such as Social Security? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Section III: Influencing CongressI. Objectivesa. I will be able to identify different influences on LawmakersII. Key TermsLobbyistPolitical Action Committees (PAC) III. Fill in the information below by writing the answers in the blanks provided.On which type of issues do lawmakers tend to pay less attention to voter opinion?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Identify four ways lawmakers can keep in touch with voters’ opinions.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are three reason members of the same party tend to vote the same?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What influence can the President have on Congress?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are PACs a positive or negative influence on the Legislative Process? Support you answer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Section IV: Helping ConstituentsObjectives: I will be able to explain how legislatures help their Constituents. I will be able to explain the positive and negative effects of pork-barrel legislation.I. Key Terms1. CaseworkPork-barrel legislation3. LogrollingII. Fill in the information below by writing the answers in the blanks provided. Why do lawmakers get involved in casework? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What three ways can lawmakers bring federal projects to their state?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Which branch of government awards federal grants and contracts?___________________________________________________________________________What defense can be given for pork-barrel projects? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Why do you think the size of the lawmakers’ staff has increased in recent years? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ................
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