The Legislative Branch: The People's Voice · The Legislative Process

The Mechanics of Lawmaking

A deep dive into the committee system, floor debates, and the path of a bill through Congress.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do procedural rules influence the outcome of legislation?
  2. 2Is the filibuster a tool for protection or a barrier to progress?
  3. 3What is the role of compromise in a polarized legislature?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Civ.3.9-12
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: The Legislative Branch: The People's Voice
Period: The Legislative Process

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