Teaching Systems American Government Module 7: Congress DVD

It's time to meet the Congress. The Standard Deviants break down the rules and regulations for getting into Congress and then show you what the members of Congress do once they get there. It's a lot more than just voting, and it's a lot more complicated than you might think. See how Congress organizes itself and proposes the legislation that affects us every day.

Topics include

• The Roots of the Legislative Branch
• Congressional Powers
• Representing the People
• How Congress is Organized
• Political Parties & Congress
• The Committee System
• The Lawmaking Function of Congress

Media Type: DVD + CD Guide Guide
Run Time: 26 minutes
Grade Level: 5+