Ap Gov Outline
How Congress Works and Why You Should Care Outline
I. The Role of Congress A. Why Congress Exists 1. Our founders saw Congress as the foremast, dominant branch of our national government. B. Core Principle: Sovereignty of the People
C. Core Principle: Balancing Powers in Government D. Congress and the President E. Why Federalism Works F. Key Power: Passing the Basic Laws of the Land G. Key Power: Controlling the Purse H. Key Power: Shaping Foreign Policy I. Congress and Individual Liberties J. The Roots of Our Success
II. The Impact of Congress A. Congress and the Fabric of Our Lives B. Government’s Greatest Endeavors C. An Ordinary Day D. Congress Does More Work than Meets the Eye E. A Balanced View of Congress Who Had an Impact
III. How Congress Works A. A Complex Institution B. An Evolving Institution C. The Many Roles of a Member of Congress D. Representing Constituents E. How a Bill Really Becomes a Law F. Why We Need More Politicians G. Power in Congress H. The House and Senate I. The Awesome Responsibility of Voting J. The Frustrations and Rewards of Congress
IV. Public Criticisms of Congress A. “Legislators Are a Bunch of Crooks” B. “There’s Too Much Wasteful, Pork-Barrel Spending by Congress” C. “Legislators Just Bicker and Never Get Anything Done” D. “You Can’t Trust What Members of Congress Say” E. “Congress Almost Seems Designed to Promote Total Gridlock” F. “Members of Congress Compromise Too Much” G. “There’s Too Much Money in Politics Today” H. “ Members Are Out of Touch with Their Constituents” I. “Congress Is Run by Lobbyists and Special Interest” J. Conclusion
V. Key Ways Congress Could Work Better A. Declining Civility B. The Importance of Good Process C. Better White House/Congress Consultation D. True Congressional Oversight E. Improving Ethnics
I. The Role of Congress A. Why Congress Exists 1. Our founders saw Congress as the foremast, dominant branch of our national government. B. Core Principle: Sovereignty of the People
C. Core Principle: Balancing Powers in Government D. Congress and the President E. Why Federalism Works F. Key Power: Passing the Basic Laws of the Land G. Key Power: Controlling the Purse H. Key Power: Shaping Foreign Policy I. Congress and Individual Liberties J. The Roots of Our Success
II. The Impact of Congress A. Congress and the Fabric of Our Lives B. Government’s Greatest Endeavors C. An Ordinary Day D. Congress Does More Work than Meets the Eye E. A Balanced View of Congress Who Had an Impact
III. How Congress Works A. A Complex Institution B. An Evolving Institution C. The Many Roles of a Member of Congress D. Representing Constituents E. How a Bill Really Becomes a Law F. Why We Need More Politicians G. Power in Congress H. The House and Senate I. The Awesome Responsibility of Voting J. The Frustrations and Rewards of Congress
IV. Public Criticisms of Congress A. “Legislators Are a Bunch of Crooks” B. “There’s Too Much Wasteful, Pork-Barrel Spending by Congress” C. “Legislators Just Bicker and Never Get Anything Done” D. “You Can’t Trust What Members of Congress Say” E. “Congress Almost Seems Designed to Promote Total Gridlock” F. “Members of Congress Compromise Too Much” G. “There’s Too Much Money in Politics Today” H. “ Members Are Out of Touch with Their Constituents” I. “Congress Is Run by Lobbyists and Special Interest” J. Conclusion
V. Key Ways Congress Could Work Better A. Declining Civility B. The Importance of Good Process C. Better White House/Congress Consultation D. True Congressional Oversight E. Improving Ethnics