We continued to analyze the US Congress by first reviewing the term "bicameral". I then explained the historical origins of the US bicameral legislature and the 1787 justification for creating a Senate chamber that is essentially undemocratic by giving unpopulated states equal representation to heavily populated states in the US Senate. Sofia then took notes on the roles of: the vice-president the Speaker of the House, the president pro tempe ,and the House and Senate whips. I last introduced the role of House and Senate committees and we studied the distinct roles of a select and standing committee. Sofia raised many interesting political questions during our class discussion .