This week's assignment will focus obtaining a preliminary understanding the process of how the U.S. Congress creates federal laws. Think critically about what was explained to you regarding the process by which our U.S. Congress works to make and pass federal laws. Strive to get a handle on how the process is designed to work, and why the Founders set it up the way they did.

1. What was the most interesting part of the law passing process. Was it because it was surprising, because it was impressive, because it seemed strange or unexpected, because it made sense, or because it didn't seem to make sense.

2. Why do you think our system is set up this way? What are the pros and cons? Is there a method behind the madness?