Topic:
Congress: The Legislative Branch (3.4)
Grade:
7th Grade Civics
Included Standards: SS.7.C.3.3, SS.7.C.3.8, SS.7.C.3.9, SS.7.G.4.2, LACC.68.RH.1.1, LACC.68.RH.1.2, LACC.68.RH.1.3, LACC.68.RH.2.4,
LACC.68.RH.2.5, LACC.68.RH.2.6, LACC.68.RH.3.7, LACC.68.RH.3.8, LACC.68.RH.3.9, LACC.68.RH.4.10, LACC.68.WHST.1.1,
LACC.68.WHST.1.2, LACC.68.WHST.2.4, LACC.68.WHST.2.5, LACC.68.WHST.2.6, LACC.68.WHST.3.7, LACC.68.WHST.3.8,
LACC.68.WHST.3.9, LACC.68.WHST.4.10
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
Score 4.0
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Score 3.0
Develop a plan for a “legislative branch” of the school including the process/procedures for passing rules and
regulations for the school.
The student will understand the role and functions of the Legislative Branch and its
relationship to the other two branches of government.
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Performs complex skills:
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Score 2.0
Compare and contrast the organization and responsibilities of the House of Representatives and the Senate
Analyze the external influences on the legislative process
Compare the US Congress and the Florida Legislature
Compare local, state, and federal lawmakers (city/county commissioners/council members; state legislators
[representatives and senators]; and U.S. congressmen/congresswomen [representatives and senators])
Distinguish among ordinances, statutes, and acts on the local, state, and federal levels
Compare and contrast the lawmaking process at the local, state, and federal levels
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.
The student:
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Recognizes or recalls specific terminology:
bicameral, Congressional committee (standing, special, conference), constituent, filibuster, gerrymander, majority
leader, majority vote, minority leader, President pro tempore of the Senate, school boards, Speaker of the House,
special interest group
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Performs basic skills:
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Examine the processes of the legislative branch (e.g., how a bill becomes a law, appointment confirmation,
committee selection)
Identify the historical background of the Founders’ rationale for a bicameral legislature
No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content.
Score 1.0
Score 0.0
With help, I know some of 2.0 and 3.0.
Even with help, I am unable to understand.