This is my lesson 5 on Congress (Edexcel) and examines the changing role and powers of Congress over time in the USA.
Starter quiz and debate colour coding sheet on the debate on whether Congress is more of a WATCHDOG or LAPDOG in oversight of executive branch.
Examines changing role/ powers with such context as the era of the 13th Amendment, 1980s Party Polarisation and Trump with the deep factional divides within the GOP.
Also examines the “TRump effect” on Congressional elections since 2016.
Includes article updates on:
Can Congress pass legislation with a divided government?
and
The state of Partisanship in congress in 2023. Includes recent attempts to CEnsure Rashida Tlaib, Impeach Biden etc.
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Really helpful set of resources - clearly detailed and strong range of content. Students enjoyed the discussions
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