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Students review stages of the legislative process, how committees help determine the outcome, and by deciding which bills the full Congress consider. They research committee assignments to consider why representation is important to the people Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students, in teams, research the legislative branch and complete a "Legislative Information List." Teams research different parts of the list and jigsaw teach the other groups about each part. One group researches names of state officials. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the legislative process at the state level. They simulate the role of legislative aides and assistants to a guest legislator, writing and preparing responses to in-basket items. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students develop a resume for a legislator that visits the classroom. They identify the contents and purpose of a resume, complete the Do You Trust Your Government? handout, and write a thank-you letter to the visiting legislator. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson plan which can be adapted to a simulation, emphasizing citizens' contributing to the legislative process. They gain a better understanding of how the legislative process works. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify four influences that affect how a Member of Congress decides to vote on a bill, and describe ways that individuals and groups influence legislators. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students explain the legislative process of the United States.They research one phase of the lawmaking, or legislative, process and create a general timeframe for how long a bill spends in that phase, and explain how the bill might die in that phase. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students use a variety of sources, including newspapers and Web sites, to identify current state and local legislative issues. They create a presentation that specifically describes the issue, why they think it is important, and give examples of how each of the various groups who have political influence react to the issue. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students assess the legislative process that directly affects dogs. They are presented with several situations involving dog-related problems in the community. They brainstorm why dog laws are so important. In addition, they are also encouraged to get involved in their local communities with facilities that involve dogs. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students discuss the three branches of Arizona's state government and state legislature. They talk about what type of laws the legislators might enact for the good of a community. They access a website to investigate their local legislative district while completing a project worksheet. Full Review »