6. There have been several high-profile mass shootings in the past few years. A representative from California proposes a law to restrict the sale of high-capacity (30 bullets) gun clips.
Which committees should consider this bill and why?
7. The President wants more students engaged in politics and proposes a law that requires every student in America to attend summer Civics classes.
Which committees should consider this bill and why?
8. In order to curb the threat of domestic terrorism, the central Intelligence Agency wants to build unmanned aircraft to monitor American citizens and possibly shoot them. The representative from Virginia proposes a law to fund this project and authorize the CIA to shoot those they feel need to be shot.
Which committees should consider this bill and why?
9. Social Security is a program that provides income for Americans over the age of 65. Currently, everyone employed in America is charged a Social Security tax that is then turned over to Americans who have retired. It is not a lavish amount, but it is necessary for many people to survive. A representative from low proposes a law that would raise the retirement age to 70 - and hire a private company to manage the funds rather than the government.
Which committees should consider this bill and why?
10. Our country is filled with people who drive to work every day, often in an SUV or other car that could be more fuel efficient. A representative from Nevada proposes a law requiring a $1,500 per year tax for anyone who drives a car that gets less than 16 miles per gallon.
Which committees should consider this bill and why?
11. In 2013, the House of Representatives was controlled by Republicans. The Senate is controlled by Democrats. These people only sometimes get along.
Predict - What issues might arise from the different houses of Congress being controlled by different parties?
11. Essay Prompt
Balances?
that gives one area of government authority
* one segment of
SOCIAL STUDIES
Write an essay of about two to three paragraphs that explains how a bill can be changed during its path to becoming a law.
Example: A conference committee is created to make additions or deletions to the bill in order to make it more feasible.
Scenario Prompt:
Come up with your own idea for a new bill. Describe your proposed bill, and then discuss the process of how this specific bill could become law. Your description should be in the form of an essay that is approximately one to two pages long.
Example: You advance the idea that pet owners should receive a tax deduction.
