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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Mock Congress Blog #2

Complete the two modules at the Center for Congress website (How a Member Decides to Vote, The Many Roles...). Respond to the following:
  1. What elements of the mock Congress exercise were similar to the actual process?
  2. In what ways is the actual process far more complex?
You must provide specific examples to get full credit. Due Monday 5/4 (pm).

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Mock Congress


PERIOD 5
Respond to the following questions about our mock congress:
  • How did you deal with differing views within your party? The committees? Were you willing to compromise your values or views in order to pass bills?
  • How do you think members of Congress approach this process?
  • What could you do to be more effective debaters during the floor session?
Due Friday 5/1