Ch 12 - Legislative Branch - Class 1

1. How does a become law in theory, and how does a bill become law in practice?

1. Reading Quiz: Ch 12 - Legislative Branch
• How well can you read to learn?
• Catlink Quiz
2. Summarize: How a Bill Becomes a Law
• How does a bill become a law in theory?
• Blank Chart for Noteability
• Just a Bill (School House Rock)
• Textbook Legislative Process - 2nd Part (Center on Congress)
• How does a bill become a law in practice?
• Dynamic Legislative Process - 4th Part (Center on Congress)
3. Apply: Affordable Care Act
• What does the ACA reveal about how a bill becomes a law?
• Viewer's Guide
• Update since Obama's Deal aired: 2010 Midterm Elections & 2011-2013 House
4. Analyze: Parody
• What is accurate?  What is not accurate?

Case Study: Affordable Care Act (Kairos) - Class 1 & 2

1. How does a become law in theory, and how does a bill become law in practice?

1. Case Study: Affordable Care Act
• What does the ACA reveal about how a bill becomes a law?
• Take notes on this handout
• Complete E-Module: The Dynamic Legislative Process
• Watch Frontline: Obama's Deal

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