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Congress and the Legislative Process: A Simulation in How a Bill Becomes a Law

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As part of the study of the legislative process, scholars research redistricting and gerrymandering and the effects of these activities on lawmaking. On day one of the two-day plans, individuals redistrict the state of Elbonia so that the Stars political party has a majority in each of the state's three districts. On day two, class members conduct a simulation in which they assume the House Judiciary Committee members' roles to consider whether to favor a bill.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members research the districts and the redistricting proposals in their state 
Classroom Considerations
  • Some learners may need additional scaffolding to understand the connection between the two activities
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