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Did My Bill
Pass? –
A Model Legislature
| This activity simulates the workings
of Congress. It follows as closely as is practical the way Congress
actually operates. Your students are divided into Democrats and
Republicans in the same ratio as in the current U.S. Congress. Two
classes can work together—one acting as the Senate and the
other as the House of Representatives. |
| The students elect congressional leaders, represent
regions of the U.S., write bills, serve on committees and argue
in the full House or Senate. They must deal with lobbyists and create
political strategies to get their bills through the entire process
(introduction, passage by both chambers, conference committee and
onto the president's desk). As the current president, you sign or
veto any bills that complete the entire process. |
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| The simulation includes a teacher's
guide, student instructions, the necessary forms and evaluation/assessment
materials. Our materials are up-to-date for the 110th Congress,
First Session (2007). We'll be updating for the Second Session in
January, 2008. |
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