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Learning objective 12.1 Describe the structure of Congress as established in the Constitution, including the differences between the House of Representatives and the Senate and the powers placed in each chamber

Web Link 12.1: Represent Me
Description: Students plays Congressman and works to represent constituents

Learning objective 12.2: Identify the obstacles to winning a seat in Congress, the factors that influence an individual’s decision to run, and the resources and skills that successful candidates need

Video 12.1: How the Republicans Did It
Description: Recap of Republican gains in the 2014 Elections

Learning objective 12.3 List the primary organizational features of Congress and understand the role of chamber leaders, political parties, committees, and congressional norms

Video 12.4: Deciding to Run
Description: 10 Things to Consider When Running for Congress

Web Link 12.2: The Demographics Behind #InternsSoWhite
Description: Explaining the Demographic Shifts that led to the differences between Rep and Dem interns

Learning objective 12.4 Trace the steps of the legislative process and explain how that process can diverge from traditional “textbook” descriptions

Video 12.5: The Legislative Process: Committee Consideration (Video)
Description: Overview of the Committee Process in Congress

Video 12.3: Schoolhouse Rock: America - I'm Just a Bill Music Video
Description: The 'traditional' view of how lawmaking works

Video 12.3: The Daily Show - Jon Stewart Returns to Shame Congress
Description: Daily Show Exhorts Congress to overcome partisanship to pass 9/11 Bill