Read the Civics text chapter titled The Legislative Branch.  Be able to answer #1-10 pg.193. 10 pts.

• Write a song or poem that explains the powers of  Congress.  Include 10 facts in the song or poem.  Perform it for me or 3 classmates.  15 pts.
• Watch the video in its entirety "How a Bill Becomes a Law".   Write 5-7  things you learned from it.  10 pts.
• Watch the two videos in their entirety titled “The History and Functions of Congress"  and “U. S. Congress and You".  Write 5-7 things you learned from it.  15 pts.
• Read the packet titled "Congress" and complete the review.  Be prepared to answer the questions on the review.  10 pts.
• On poster board, make a full color poster illustrating the powers of Congress.  15 pts.
• On poster board, make a full color poster illustrating how a bill becomes a law.  15 pts.
• Write a story about "the life of a bill".  Be creative but make sure all the steps are discussed.  15 pts.
• Read a newspaper/magazine article on one issue involving Congress, summarize the important points.  Prepare to discuss it with me.  10 pts.
• Design and illustrate a children’s book on  the powers of Congress. 15 pts.
• Read the packet titled "Powers of Congress" and complete the review.  Be prepared to answer the questions on the review.  10 pts.
• Design and illustrate a children's book on how a bill becomes a law.  15 pts.
• Read the packet titled "Congress in Action" and complete the review.  Be prepared to answer the questions on the review.  10 pts.
• Construct a board game teaching how a bill becomes a law.  The game must teach all parts.  Have 2 classmates play the game.  20 pts.
• Read the chapter in Civics and take the publisher made test.  10 pts.
• Make a mobile of the powers of Congress.  15 pts.
• *Scavenger Hunt:  Congress in Action.  This is a separate grade.  50 pts. 
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• Read an  article or articles for 30 minutes on one of the following Core Democratic Values:   diversity, truth, patriotism, separation of powers, or popular sovereignty.  You must tell me before you begin what topic you are reading on.  After reading, you will discuss your miscellaneous reading with me.  10 pts.

1. Write a story using vocabulary terms from the board.
2. Create a puppet show teaching how a bill becomes a law.
3. Find four news articles which document Congress using its Constitutional powers.  Under each article label the power used.
4. Make something edible demonstrating how your Congressperson represents you or does not represent you.
5. Write a help-wanted advertisement  for a Congressperson (Senator or Representative).
6. Perform your own song or poem using 10 congressional powers.
7. Analyze a current bill now in Congress and present it to the class.  You need to include:  the bill number and which body of Congress it was introduced in, the subject, who introduced it (sponsor), and what committee is studying it.  In your presentation include who would want this bill made into law? And who would oppose it?, in your opinion.

1. Should we be able to choose death?
2. Should we limit the terms of our senators and representatives?
3. Should citizens have the right to refuse to serve in the armed forces?
4. Should the way a bill becomes a law be changed?
5. Should the filibuster be limited when the Senate is advising the President on his choice of Supreme Court Justices?