Objective:
Warm-up:
Differentiate between closed rule, open rule, and restrictive rule.
How is cloture rule linked to the filibuster?
Compare conference committee, joint committee, select committee, and standing committee.
Explain the process and duties associated with the following: Speaker of the House, majority leader, minority leader, and whip.
How does the franking privilege benefit incumbents?
Define bicameral legislature.
Differentiate between a simple resolution and a concurrent resolution.
Explain the impact of the following on the legislative process: caucus, conservative coalition, discharge petition, party polarization, quorum, divided government, and unified government.
What is your opinion about earmarks, pork barrel legislation, and riders? Support your opinion.
Homework:
Complete at least half of the Legislative Research by Thursday.