Students in US Government will form a mock Senate and and each member will draft a bill. Think about something you want to see become a law, or find a law that you think should be eliminated. The packet distributed in class will guide you through the steps of drafting your law. Use the checklist in the packet to track your progress. Start with at least five different ideas, and use at least three different sources, including something that isn’t Wikipedia.
Visit the Senate’s website to see actual bills under consideration. Try formatting yours in the same way.
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/active_leg_page.htm
Once you have finished drafting and editing your bill, share the document with Mr. Gumpert at [email protected]. Your completed bill must be shared no later than 730 AM on October 22, 2018 to earn full credit. The packet is due in class on the same day.
On Thursday 10/18, we will hold a mock session of the US Senate. The President of the Senate, also referred to as The Chair, will call the Senate to order and ask if there are any motions to be presented. To present your bill, stand up at your seat and firmly state, “Mr. President.” The Chair will acknowledge a speaker saying, “The Chair recognizes the Senator from [state].” Give the Senate a summary of your bill, starting with the preamble. If you have a question about a bill while another Senator is speaking, stand at your seat and ask, “Will the Senator yield for a question?” Be courteous to your colleagues, and above all, respect the gavel.
Everyone who contributes meaningful dialogue during the proceeding gets extra credit.
Updated Due Date: Bills must be shared by 730 on October 23. Packets are due in class the same day.
Visit the Senate’s website to see actual bills under consideration. Try formatting yours in the same way.
https://www.senate.gov/legislative/active_leg_page.htm
Once you have finished drafting and editing your bill, share the document with Mr. Gumpert at [email protected]. Your completed bill must be shared no later than 730 AM on October 22, 2018 to earn full credit. The packet is due in class on the same day.
On Thursday 10/18, we will hold a mock session of the US Senate. The President of the Senate, also referred to as The Chair, will call the Senate to order and ask if there are any motions to be presented. To present your bill, stand up at your seat and firmly state, “Mr. President.” The Chair will acknowledge a speaker saying, “The Chair recognizes the Senator from [state].” Give the Senate a summary of your bill, starting with the preamble. If you have a question about a bill while another Senator is speaking, stand at your seat and ask, “Will the Senator yield for a question?” Be courteous to your colleagues, and above all, respect the gavel.
Everyone who contributes meaningful dialogue during the proceeding gets extra credit.
Updated Due Date: Bills must be shared by 730 on October 23. Packets are due in class the same day.
mock_senate_packet.pdf |