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1 Welcome to today s Live Lesson session with Mrs. Silvers! We will be getting started soon In the meantime, please make sure that your sound is turned ON and also complete the Audio Setup Wizard while you are waiting for the session to get started. Thank you!

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3 Today s Topic: Civics EOC Prep Session #6 Processes & Lawmaking Benchmark: Students will analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the

4 Based on the rating scale below, how would you rate your understanding of the lawmaking process, lawmakers, and types of laws at this time? RATING EXPLANATION 1 - A I do not understand this topic, and cannot explain it to others. 2 - B I somewhat understand this topic, but may not be able to explain it to others. 3 - C I mostly understand this topic, and feel somewhat confident explaining what I understand to others. 4 - D I completely understand this topic, and feel confident explaining it to others.

5 Use the Text Tool to write your answer What are the three branches of government?

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9 The main job of Congressmen/Congresswomen is to make laws.

10 The main job of Congressmen/Congresswomen is to make laws. Bills can be proposed in either chamber (house) of Congress (the House of Representatives or the Senate)

11 The main job of Congressmen/Congresswomen is to make laws. Bills can be proposed in either chamber (house) of Congress (the House of Representatives or the Senate) Depending on which chamber of Congress proposes the bill, it will be sent to the appropriate committee that deals with the topic of the bill.

12 The main job of Congressmen/Congresswomen is to make laws. Bills can be proposed in either chamber (house) of Congress (the House of Representatives or the Senate) Depending on which chamber of Congress proposes the bill, it will be sent to the appropriate committee that deals with the topic of the bill. The bill is discussed, debated, and voted on.

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14 The President has the power to veto the bill

15 The President has the power to veto the bill If a bill does become law, the president as chief executive of the nation must make sure that laws passed by Congress are enforced.

16 The President has the power to veto the bill If a bill does become law, the president as chief executive of the nation must make sure that laws passed by Congress are enforced. The president also has the power to issue executive orders, which are decisions that have the force of law.

17 The President has the power to veto the bill If a bill does become law, the president as chief executive of the nation must make sure that laws passed by Congress are enforced. The president also has the power to issue executive orders, which are decisions that have the force of law. The president has the power to nominate people to serve in different government positions. These are known as presidential appointments.

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19 In most cases, the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction, which means it has the power to review cases that have already been decided in lower courts.

20 In most cases, the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction, which means it has the power to review cases that have already been decided in lower courts. Sometimes the U.S. Supreme court has original jurisdiction, which means the Court has the power to hear a case first.

21 In most cases, the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction, which means it has the power to review cases that have already been decided in lower courts. Sometimes the U.S. Supreme court has original jurisdiction, which means the Court has the power to hear a case first. Courts issue court orders, which are documents requiring that someone do or not do something.

22 In most cases, the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction, which means it has the power to review cases that have already been decided in lower courts. Sometimes the U.S. Supreme court has original jurisdiction, which means the Court has the power to hear a case first. Courts issue court orders, which are documents requiring that someone do or not do something. The Supreme Court uses its power of judicial review. Judicial review means that the Supreme Court can decide whether or not a law is constitutional.

23 Lawmaking is a power that is shared at each level of government local, state, and federal. Local State Federal

24 Lawmaking is a power that is shared at each level of government local, state, and federal. Local State Federal Lawmakers could be called city commissioners, city council members, county commissioners, or mayors. These local government officials pass ordinances - laws passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control.

25 Lawmaking is a power that is shared at each level of government local, state, and federal. Local State Federal Lawmakers could be called city commissioners, city council members, county commissioners, or mayors. There is a state house of representatives and a state senate made up of state representatives and state senators. They are all called state legislators. These local government officials pass ordinances - laws passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control. State legislators create state laws called statutes - that govern the people who live in the state.

26 Lawmaking is a power that is shared at each level of government local, state, and federal. Local State Federal Lawmakers could be called city commissioners, city council members, county commissioners, or mayors. There is a state house of representatives and a state senate made up of state representatives and state senators. They are all called state legislators. Each state has a certain number of U.S. Representatives and two U.S. Senators. These local government officials pass ordinances - laws passed by a city or county that affects local affairs such as traffic, noise, and animal control. State legislators create state laws called statutes - that govern the people who live in the state. Congress enacts federal laws - called acts - which govern the people of the entire nation.

27 Use the Line Tool to connect Ordinance State laws passed by the state government that govern people in the state. Statues Acts Federal laws passed by the federal government that govern the entire nation. Local laws passed by local governments that govern the people living in villages, towns, cities, or counties.

28 Ordinance State laws passed by the state government that govern people in the state. Statues Acts Federal laws passed by the federal government that govern the entire nation. Local laws passed by local governments that govern the people living in villages, towns, cities, or counties.

29 Processes & Lawmaking *POP QUIZ* The diagram below shows some of the steps involved in creating a Florida state law. What is the next step in the lawmaking process? A. The governor signs the bill into law. B. The bill goes to the Senate for action. C. The people vote on the bill in an election. D. The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing.

30 Processes & Lawmaking *POP QUIZ* The diagram below shows some of the steps involved in creating a Florida state law. What is the next step in the lawmaking process? A. The governor signs the bill into law. B. The bill goes to the Senate for action. C. The people vote on the bill in an election. D. The bill goes to the Supreme Court for a hearing. Both the House and the Senate must approve all state bills. Once a bill passes through the state House, the Senate must vote on the bill. If the state Senate approves the bill, the governor will either sign it into law or veto it.

31 Processing & Lawmaking *POP QUIZ* What do the highest courts of Florida and the United States have in common? A. Both have the same number of justices. B. Both have chief justices. C. Justices serve for life with good behavior. D. Justices serve for set terms of office.

32 Processing & Lawmaking *POP QUIZ* What do the highest courts of Florida and the United States have in common? A. Both have the same number of justices. B. Both have chief justices. C. Justices serve for life with good behavior. D. Justices serve for set terms of office. Both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Florida Supreme Court are led by chief justices.

33 Processing & Lawmaking The table describes presidential vetoes. *POP QUIZ* Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes? A. The presidents' views are not reflected in public policy. B. The presidents' views are reflected in public policy. C. Congress represents the will of the people. D. Congress represents the will of the states.

34 Processing & Lawmaking The table describes presidential vetoes. *POP QUIZ* Based on the table, how has the legislative process been impacted by presidential vetoes? A. The presidents' views are not reflected in public policy. B. The presidents' views are reflected in public policy. C. Congress represents the will of the people. D. Congress represents the will of the states. The table shows that the number of presidential vetoes has been greater, usually far greater, than the number of legislative overrides. A veto override results in Congress views being reflected in public policy. An override that fails results in the president s views being reflected in public policy.

35 Based on the rating scale below, how would you now rate your understanding of the lawmaking process, lawmakers, and types of laws at this time? RATING EXPLANATION 1 - A I do not understand this topic, and cannot explain it to others. 2 - B I somewhat understand this topic, but may not be able to explain it to others. 3 - C I mostly understand this topic, and feel somewhat confident explaining what I understand to others. 4 - D I completely understand this topic, and feel confident explaining it to others.

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