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U.S. House of Representatives Floor Debate Simulation

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U.S. House of Representatives Floor Debate Simulation

Description:
This unit will help teachers create a simulation of the U.S. House of Representatives floor debate process that can be adapted for use in a variety of middle school, high school, and college classrooms. In general, the simulation seeks to teach lessons about the various issues that factor in to the decision-making process of a member of Congress. Some of the issues woven into the simulation include parliamentary rules and procedures, the role of constituents, competing demands for time, competing policy interests, the role of the press, and political concerns and institutional concerns.
Education Levels:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Higher education
Subject:
United States Government
Resource Type:
Lesson plan
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Online provider:
The Dirksen Congressional Center

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