Ben and I discussed how progressivism manifested and changed the government from 1890-1920. We discussed the impact of President Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt.
Ben and I learned how Congress is led in practice. What is a House Speaker, what is a Senate Majority and Minority Leader? We also learned about the staff that supports the government on the Hill.
Ben and I discussed how Representatives and Senators are elected in the past and now. We also learned how they vote and the different methods of voting. Representative or inspirational voting-
Ben and I discussed Select Committees and Standing Committees in Congress. We discussed how they provide oversight and how they work to address issues in the country.
