1. Discuss the Bi-cameral structure of Congress. Compare and contrast the House of Representatives with the U.S. Senate.

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Read chapters3-4, watch the following videos and integrate them with lecture/discussion material and respond to the following questions (1-2 paragraphs per question).

1. Discuss the Bi-cameral structure of Congress. Compare and contrast the House of Representatives with the U.S. Senate.

2. Why is the committee system in Congress so important? Explain.

3. What is meant by “pork-barrel spending?” Give some examples.

4. Describe and explain the various roles of the President.

5. Do you think the president has too much power? Explain.