Name______________________
Date_______________________
Objective: Explain the legislative powers of Congress and how they impact daily life.
Lesson: How Congress affects your daily life
Step 1: Bell Ringer:
1. List 2 things you have heard or learned about Congress.
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2. How does Congress impact your daily life? List two ways
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Step 2: Open your packet to The Role of Congress in American Society
Read silently and “talk to the text”
Place a * next to the acts that affect your daily life
Place a ! next to an act you were surprised about
Place a + next to something that will impact you in the future
Directions:
You will be given an Act of Congress to research. Please complete the chart below and be prepared to
present your act to the class on Monday.
Use the following website: http://beta.congress.gov/ to research your Act of Congress.
 Click Legislation
 Click Subject
 Find the last bill that was passed to become a law (make sure you look at the tracker)
Acts of Congress
1. Agriculture and Food
2. Taxation
3. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
4. Transportation and Public Works
5. Education
6. Armed Forces and National Security
7. Environment Protection
8. Immigration
9. Health
10. Water Resources Development
11. Sports and Recreation
12. Animals
Bill #
Title
Date Introduced/
Date Passed
Summary