CONGRESS AND PRESIDENCY TEST
DIRECTIONS: An essay should be organized in at least three paragraphs and each paragraph should be at least five sentences: Answer all elements of the question. When the question asks to identify and explain, the best practice when explaining is to include an example to clarify the explanation.
Essay 1:
The legislative path to get a bill passed in Congress is considered an obstacle course. Trace the introduction of a bill in Congress to the end when it lands on the President's desk. Your discussion should include all the twists and turns of the legislative process in both houses of Congress-committees, subcommittees, hearings, markup, staff, floor debate, party leaders, amendment, voting-and the role of the President.
Essay2: The electoral college is considered an anachronism for a modern and diverse United States. Identify and explain three defects with the electoral college. Identify and explain two reforms suggested for the electoral college.