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Legislative Branch (Congress) Learning Guide: Table of Contents

Introduction
FAQ
Terms
Trivia
Key Concepts
What is Congress?
Bicameral Structure of Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Powers of Congress
Expressed Powers of Congress
Implied Powers of Congress
Strict Constructionism vs. Broad Constructionism
Inherent Powers of Congress
Non-Legislative Functions
History
The Sumner-Brooks Affair
Sex Scandals in Congress
Clay, Webster & Calhoun: The Great Triumvirate
Timeline
Quotes
Study Questions
Citations

Best of the Web
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Books
Movies & TV
Music
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Video & Audio
Primary Sources
Teaching the Legislative Branch (Congress)
Current Events & Pop Culture
Pitfalls & Opportunities
Assignments & Activities
Image Analysis: Interpreting Political Cartoons
Text Analysis: McCulloch v. Maryland and Implied Powers
Interpreting Statistics: Congressional Re-Election Rates
Statistical Analysis: Congressional Membership
Timeline Activity: Expanding Congressional Power
Discussion and Essay Questions
Reading Quizzes
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