Mini-Lesson: Congressional Leadership

Lesson Plan

How are leaders in Congress elected and organized? In this short mini-lesson, students learn about Congress' leadership positions and the primary duties of…

Overview

How are leaders in Congress elected and organized? In this short mini-lesson, students learn about Congress' leadership positions and the primary duties of each one. Students will also think through how to creatively represent the leadership structure in diagram form.

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Grade Levels

  • 6-8
  • 9-12

Learning Objectives

  • Identify congressional leadership roles
  • Explain the responsibilities of a congressional leader
  • Describe the leadership structure of Congress
  • Distinguish between majority and minority parties

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